Colin Kaepernick

Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will serve as the honorary captain for Michigan's Maize and Bue spring game Saturday. His former NFL coach, ...

The throwing session will be sponsored by a UM student group, Wolverines Against Racism. He hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016, when he began kneeling during the national anthem. Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will serve as the honorary captain for Michigan’s Maize and Bue spring game Saturday. His former NFL coach, UM coach Jim Harbaugh, is doing whatever he can to help Kaepernick get a chance to play in the league again.

Collin Kaepernick was back on the football field this week. While it wasn't an NFL field, Kaepernick visited his former San Francisco 49ers' head coach John ...

While NFL teams haven’t shown much interest in Kaepernick, he is still putting in that work. Harbaugh brought Kaepernick to Michigan’s practice yesterday and had him address the team. Harbaugh has named Kaepernick an honorary captain for Michigan’s upcoming Maize and Blue spring game.

Former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick will be the honorary captain for Michigan's spring game on Saturday.

During his six-year career with San Francisco, he compiled a 28-30 record as a starter and passed for 12,271 yards and 72 touchdowns against 30 interceptions. Kaepernick hasn’t played since the 2016 season when he began to protest police brutality against African-Americans and systemic injustice against people of color by kneeling during the national anthem. He also rushed for 2,300 yards and 13 scores during that stretch and led the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2013.

Kaepernick has an established relationship with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh going back to their time together with the 49ers. Harbaugh began his NFL coaching ...

Kaepernick has an established relationship with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh going back to their time together with the 49ers. But for Kaepernick, being the honorary captain will mean more than just flipping a coin. Kaepernick will have his biggest audience yet for a throwing exhibition this weekend.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will hold an exhibition throwing event at the Michigan Spring Game.

The former NFL quarterback only has one tie to the Wolverines: the team’s head coach. However, Kaepernick has a chance to show the league some prime potential Saturday at Michigan’s upcoming spring game. Colin Kaepernick has been trying to work his way back into the NFL for quite some time now.

Kaepernick played for Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh during Harbaugh's four seasons as the 49ers head coach, has not played in the NFL since 2016. In 12 games that ...

In the fall of 2017, he filed a grievance against the NFL while accusing the league owners of collusion to keep him out of the league. In 2012, Kaepernick led the 49ers to a 12-4 regular season record as well as playoff victories over the Packers and Falcons in the NFC playoffs. Kaepernick played for Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh during Harbaugh's four seasons as the 49ers head coach, has not played in the NFL since 2016.

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will hold a throwing exhibition during halftime of the University of Michigan's spring game on Saturday, ...

Kaepernick has played in 69 games in his NFL career, which began as a second-round pick out of Nevada in the 2011 draft. Kaepernick has completed 59.8% of his 1,692 pass attempts in his career for 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. Kaepernick did not sign with a team following the workout, but maintained he's ready to play for any interested club.

The 34-year-old quarterback has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season.

He completed 59.2% of his passes for 2,241 yards with 16 touchdowns to four interceptions. The 34-year-old has completed 59.8% of his passes for 12,271 yards and 72 touchdowns to 30 interceptions over his six-year NFL career. Kaepernick was named an honorary captain for the school’s spring game earlier this week, and has worked out multiple times this offseason on the west coast, signaling his desire for an NFL return.

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will have a throwing session in front of NFL personnel this weekend.

My arm is still alive. News: Free agent QB Colin Kaepernick will hold an exhibition throwing event with some draft-eligible players during halftime of Michigan’s spring game tomorrow. On Friday, it was announced that Kaepernick will hold an exhibition throwing event with some draft-eligible players during halftime of Michigan’s spring game this weekend.

Since his exit from San Francisco in 2017, when he generated national controversy due to on-field protests of police brutality, the former Super Bowl starter ...

They've easily been the most heavily -- and tangibly -- linked to Kaepernick since his last playing days. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell openly encouraged clubs to sign the QB prior to the 2020 season, but only after years of conflict between Kaepernick and the league, including a botched NFL-organized workout for the QB to audition for interested teams. Kaepernick would offer more experience than Jordan Love as the backup, and coach Matt LaFleur, who is fond of the ground game, could get creative to deploy the QB in special packages. If he were to return, it would almost assuredly be as competition for a No. 2 or No. 3 job. Since his exit from San Francisco in 2017, when he generated national controversy due to on-field protests of police brutality, the former Super Bowl starter hasn't appeared close to signing with a new team. Colin Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL field since 2016, but the former 49ers quarterback-turned-civil rights activist is eyeing a comeback in 2022.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has invited his former quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be a captain during pregame festivities for tomorrow's spring game.

The announcement of Kaepernick's involvement has driven a bit of a wedge into the Michigan fanbase, which certainly wasn't Harbaugh's intention, but it's silly to think that he didn't know there would be some backlash. It was fun to put our teams together ahead of the spring game that will be played between two teams that were drafted by the Michigan coaching staff. A spring game honorary captain isn't really supposed to be the center of attention but that's how things are shaping up in Ann Arbor. Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has invited his former quarterback Colin Kaepernick to be a captain during pregame festivities for tomorrow's spring game.

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick's pursuit of a return to the National Football League will continue this weekend when he holds a throwing exhibition ...

He took over as the 49ers starting quarterback in the 2013 season and led San Francisco to a Super Bowl appearance. Kaepernick and the NFL settled in 2019. No team has done it so far.

A new report suggests Colin Kaepernick is willing to accept a backup quarterback role in order to return to the NFL.

This may be an admission on Kaepernick’s part that the starting job he might want is not there right now. I'm told Colin Kaepernick has informed others that he's open to accepting even a back-up QB role–if* that's what it takes–to facilitate a return to the #NFL, per league source. Kaepernick has informed others that he would be open to a backup job in order to return to the league, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. The prevailing thought had been that Kaepernick was only interested in starting again.

Colin Kaepernick's kindergarten teacher gave his class an assignment: Draw a picture of your family. When he colored his family yellow and himself brown, ...

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During the workout, Kaepernick will throw to draft-eligible players, and NFL personnel in attendance will be able to watch the event. This comes after being ...

Even so, the Seahawks should be keeping their eyes on Kaepernick’s workout. Even if no deal is reached, these three teams should be keeping a close eye on Kaepernick’s throwing session. The 2022 NFL offseason has been the wildest we have ever seen in quite some time, and it has plenty to do with the amount of quarterback movement around the league.

When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, his kindergarten teacher gave his class an assignment: Draw a portrait of his family.

The former NFL quarterback was named an honorary captain for the Wolverine's game on Saturday.

Excited to be here with the team and get some throws in at halftime! No teams have confirmed interest in the quarterback so far. “Looking forward to today’s @UMichFootball Maize and Blue Spring Game. Thank you to the team and @CoachJim4UM for having me as honorary captain.

Michigan's head coach Jim Harbaugh of course coached Kaepernick when he was at his best with the 49ers, who gave the near-dynasty Seahawks better competition ...

There are a couple of better free agents out there though, including Kaepernick and Cam Newton. Michigan’s head coach Jim Harbaugh of course coached Kaepernick when he was at his best with the 49ers, who gave the near-dynasty Seahawks better competition than any other team. Seattle is one proven starter short at this position after trading Russell Wilson to the Broncos. Their safest option may be to re-sign Geno Smith, who served as Wilson’s backup the last three seasons.

On Saturday, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh conducted a 15-minute workout with Colin Kaepernick during halftime of Michigan's spring game in Ann Arbor.

Grateful this is an opportunity that can lead to the next step,” Kaepernick said of today’s unconventional workout. How do I make sure I’m getting a little bit better each day. Kaepernick played his last NFL game with San Francisco in January 2017.

The former 49ers quarterback understands that he will probably be a backup to start.

“To the teams that have questions, more than anything I will say I’d love to come in for a workout,” Kaepernick said. “I can help you win games. “I can help make you a better team,” Kaepernick said.

In comparison, Mariota has 13,437-career passing yards, 77-passing touchdowns, 45-interceptions, 1,574-rushing yards, 13-rushing touchdowns, and a 29-32 record.

At this point in his career, and with Atlanta’s quarterback situation the way it is there are zero reasons not to give Kaepernick a chance to come in and win the job. As the draft draws closer it seems increasingly likely the Atlanta Falcons will stick with Marcus Mariota as their starting quarterback perhaps bringing in another veteran option. If his exhibition on Saturday was any indication not only can he play but he would be an upgrade or a great backup for a lot of teams around the league.

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick conducted a workout for NFL scouts Saturday by throwing to undrafted receivers at halftime of Michigan's spring game ...

He was hoping this workout would show some scouts that he has stayed in shape and can still play. It's one of the questions my agent keeps getting, so we want to make sure we can come out, show everyone I can still play, still throw it." He was joined by producer Spike Lee, who is filming a documentary on Kaepernick as he navigates a job hunt for another spot on an NFL roster.

Colin Kaepernick worked out in front of NFL scouts and onlookers present during halftime of the University of Michigan's spring game on Saturday at Michigan ...

Kaepernick has played in 69 games in his NFL career, which began as a second-round pick out of Nevada in the 2011 draft. Kaepernick did not sign with a team following the workout, but maintained he was ready to play for any interested club. "It's one of the questions that my agent kept getting was 'Well, it's been five years. No team has done so to this point, but Saturday's workout could help draw interest in him as a free-agent addition. I know I'll be able to work my way to that though and show that very quickly. "I can help make you a better team, I can help you win games," Kaepernick told Jeanna Trotman on WXYZ Detroit when asked what his message was to prospective clubs.

Since his exit from San Francisco in 2017, when he generated national controversy due to on-field protests of police brutality, the former Super Bowl starter ...

They've easily been the most heavily -- and tangibly -- linked to Kaepernick since his last playing days. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell openly encouraged clubs to sign the QB prior to the 2020 season, but only after years of conflict between Kaepernick and the league, including a botched NFL-organized workout for the QB to audition for interested teams. On the other, there's never been a better time for them to take a flyer and give him a shot to run their run-first offense. If he were to return, it would almost assuredly be as competition for a No. 2 or No. 3 job. Since his exit from San Francisco in 2017, when he generated national controversy due to on-field protests of police brutality, the former Super Bowl starter hasn't appeared close to signing with a new team. Not only that, but a handful of teams have reportedly contacted the 34-year-old.

The embattled 34-year-old quarterback, who last played in the NFL in 2017, put on a throwing exhibition for scouts and team personnel in attendance at Michigan ...

Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick in San Francisco, has been supportive of him in the past. I know I’ll be able to work my way to that though and show that very quickly. I know right now the situation likely won’t allow me to come in and step into a starting role.