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When Aaron Rodgers went down for the season with a torn achilles, rumors began swirling that the New York Jets could consider signing Colin Kaepernick after Kaepernick’s agent reached out to the team. The Jets have maintained that Zach Wilson is their starting quarterback going forward, but they also are looking for backup options. The […]

As is the case every year when a big-name quarterback gets injured, Colin Kaepernick is gaining attention as a potential replacement. Aaron Rodgers is the latest star player whose significant injury has captured the attention of fans around the league. The entire football world was watching Monday night as the beginning of Rodgers’ highly anticipated […]

The Aaron Rodgers injury was brutal for the New York Jets. The team went all in on the four-time MVP this offseason, and he lasted four plays under center. In the NFL, it’s next man up, though, and Gang Green has to figure out its quarterback situation quickly. The team could stick with Zach Wilson, […]

The New York Jets are considering all of their options after it was revealed that Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn achilles. Zach Wilson, who took over for Rodgers on Monday following the injury, is an option. Given Wilson’s struggles last season though, New York is expected to monitor the free agent/trade market. One quarterback who’s […]

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick told NFL Network’s Steve Wyche in 2016 (in a now deleted post). “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick recently took to Twitter to post a new workout video he was in with several NFL stars. The video showed clips of the workout and also had voiceovers from the players that participated. Some marquee NFL players had good things to say about Kaepernick. We Stay Sharp. @usnikefootball #TheOnes pic.twitter.com/Y49JEDiWF3 […]

It has been seven long years since we last saw Colin Kaepernick in the NFL. However, in spite of all the hurdles this man has been through, it is clear that he has not given up on his dream to once again suit up for an NFL team. However, the big problem for him is […]

While the NFL may be done with Colin Kaepernick, it sounds like Colin Kaepernick is still not done with the idea of a comeback in the NFL. The polarizing passer last played in the NFL in the 2016 season, when his kneeling during the National Anthem to protest police treatment of Black Americans caused a […]

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is reportedly funding a second autopsy for LaShawn Thompson, a 35-year-old man who died in his Fulton County Jail cell in September 2022 under mysterious circumstances. The official autopsy came back “undetermined,” and Thompson’s family believes that the facility’s unsanitary conditions led to his death, TMZ reports. Thompson […]

The Dallas Cowboys not only lost their season opener to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but quarterback Dak Prescott also suffered a brutal thumb injury. While he might only be out for 4-6 weeks best-case scenario, they still need someone to fill the void. Cowboys Hall of Fame wide receiver Drew Pearson believes Jerry Jones should […]

Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio believes that his former teammate with the Browns and current president of the NFL Players Association JC Tretter is getting the Colin Kaepernick treatment. With the 2022 NFL season just a few weeks from kicking off and the offseason about to enter the second week of the preseason, Tretter conspicuously […]

Heading into NFL training camp, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been dealing with a lingering elbow injury. This has been a cause for concern of late after Stafford also didn’t participate in the Rams’ offseason program. He has had to put a pause on passing drills passes over the past few days. There […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s suspension is currently for the first six games of the 2022 NFL season. After the NFL appealed the ban (basically to itself) on Wednesday, Watson is now likely looking at least double-digit games missed and possibly losing the entire season. What’s the answer for the Browns’ impending QB woes? How […]

The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday night that Colin Kaepernick would be investing in Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, which would help allow the 3-on-3 league to continue operating. However, a rep for Kaepernick denied those investment plans to The Athletic on Thursday morning. The denial was pretty firm: “It’s just not true.” The initial reporting […]

The BIG3 has reportedly been in financial trouble. But controversial figure Colin Kaepernick is said to be playing a role in keeping Ice Cube’s creation alive. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kaepernick has injected a sizable investment into the BIG3 coffers: Sources: Colin Kaepernick is investing in Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, which was on […]

The Las Vegas Raiders recently gave controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick a workout. The Raiders were the first organization to do so in a number of years. When news broke of the workout, the story became a national sensation. The initial reports were that the workout went well, leaving many to wonder if Kaepernick would earn […]

Former star quarterback Michael Vick knows a thing or two about comebacks in the NFL, and so when he talks about Colin Kaepernick and his attempt to return to the league, it has to mean something. Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016, with many believing his silent and peaceful protest against racial inequality […]

Like many other teams throughout the league, the Las Vegas Raiders began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The roster is looking pretty different this year, as a result of recent signings, trades, and draft acquisitions. However, one player not officially added to the roster is Colin Kaepernick. The quarterback practiced with the Raiders a few weeks […]

Colin Kaepernick finally got the chance to showcase his skills on Thursday as the Las Vegas Raiders hosted him for a workout. While there are no guarantees Kap will get signed, he did impress the organization. By no surprise, other players on the Raiders roster have been asked about their thoughts on the QB potentially […]

Colin Kaepernick worked out with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday and impressed, but it’s still unknown if the team will sign him or not. Hall of Famer Warren Moon however believes new head coach Josh McDaniels is the right man to utilize Kap in the perfect way as he did previously with Cam Newton […]

Stephen A Smith dropped a bombshell on Thursday. He dropped some tidbits regarding Donald Trump’s attempt to buy the Buffalo Bills back in 2014. However, the NFL apparently denied his offer, which supposedly led Trump to run for president. It’s unclear whether or not this is true, but considering Smith’s legitimacy as a sports analyst, […]

Colin Kaepernick impressed the Las Vegas Raiders in his offseason workout. His first step back in returning to the NFL was a small one but was still important. Although Kaepernick did well in the workout, he still has yet to make it back to the NFL. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, no deal is imminent […]

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen Colin Kaepernick in the NFL. He’s been vouching for a role in the league since essentially being banned for demonstrating a peaceful protest against police brutality. However, the former quarterback received a tryout with the Las Vegas Raiders and it apparently went well. Head coach Josh McDaniels […]

Colin Kaepernick participated in a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. The workout is undoubtedly the largest stride Kaepernick has made in returning to the NFL. But how did it go? Is Kaepernick the newest face of the franchise, and is Derek Carr’s position as the Raiders starting quarterback still intact? For insight […]

The NFL world received some major news on Wednesday when it was announced that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders. Kaepernick, who hasn’t had a workout for five years after being shunned by the league for his protests of police brutality, could be staring at his most […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking into more players to round out their roster after making some massive offseason splashes. One such player is free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kaepernick is scheduled to work out with the Raiders. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that the workout […]

Antonio Brown has some very strong opinions on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. He publicized his views on an episode of “Cigar Talk” released last Friday. During his interview, Brown called Kaepernick’s skillset “trash.” He then mentioned Kaepernick’s work outside of his NFL talents. “We ain’t respecting that, bro. You took the money, the commercials. […]

Free-agent wideout Antonio Brown, who finds himself in the news more often than not, recently criticized Colin Kaepernick for his antics towards the NFL and even called Kap a “trash QB.” Surprisingly, Shawne Merriman has doubled down on AB’s comments, essentially saying he made some true statements. Via TMZ: “He makes some valid points about […]

When you think of controversial figures in recent NFL history, it’s hard to go down the list and not include either Antonio Brown or Colin Kaepernick. In a recent interview with Naji on Cigar Talk, the former had some fighting words when asked about the latter. Antonio Brown highlighted the sympathy Colin Kaepernick has garnered […]

Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2016 season after his decision to peacefully protest racial inequality. While many in the league are afraid to speak out for him, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis is not one of them. In his recent episode of “Race in America: A Candid Conversation,” Davis opened […]

Colin Kaepernick is doing everything he can to get another shot at the NFL. He’s been working extremely hard as he hopes to get a call from a team that’s willing to give him another opportunity since he last played back in 2016. Right now, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback understands that he’s no […]

It’s no secret Colin Kaepernick is still looking for a chance to play in the NFL, despite last suiting up in 2016. He’s working tirelessly every single day for that call, but it hasn’t come. Kap actually did a workout recently with a couple of Seattle Seahawks players and there were even rumors they were […]

Robby Anderson showed his disapproval when it was rumored that the Carolina Panthers could potentially make a move for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. However, when it comes to Colin Kaepernick, he has a different tune. Josina Anderson of CBS Sports shared her thoughts that the Panthers should work out Kaepernick. Upon seeing the idea […]

Colin Kaepernick isn’t done with his NFL dreams quite yet. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is trying his hardest to prove that he’s still a good player for a team. Recently, he held an exhibition workout in front of fans to show off how much he’s practiced, throwing deep ball after deep ball. After […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the talk of the town in Ann Arbor, Michigan Saturday afternoon. Kaepernick hosted a throwing exhibition for 2022 NFL Draft prospects and stole the spotlight with his super-polished, long-range throws. The quarterback put on a show for the NFL scouts in attendance. However, they weren’t the only ones focused […]

Colin Kaepernick has spent recent weeks attempting to work his way back into the NFL. Most recently, there were talks about him potentially joining the Seattle Seahawks, but nothing came to fruition. In early April, Kaepernick is still a free agent and looking for an NFL contract. Kaepernick was an honorary captain at the Michigan […]

Colin Kaepernick has been trying to work his way back into the NFL for quite some time now. He has advertised his skills and talked to multiple teams, but nothing has come to fruition. However, Kaepernick has a chance to show the league some prime potential Saturday at Michigan’s upcoming spring game. The quarterback will […]

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into a brand new era in 2022 after Russell Wilson was shockingly traded to the Denver Broncos a few weeks ago. The organization did get a quarterback in return though in Drew Lock, but Pete Carroll made one thing clear on Tuesday: The Seahawks are far from done in the […]

Colin Kaepernick is still working tirelessly for a chance to play in the NFL again. It’s been six years since he last took a snap, but he hasn’t given up the dream of getting the call. Last week, Kap did some workouts in the Seattle area with Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett and Aaron Fuller, with […]