Colin Kaepernick

2024 - 8 - 13

Colin Kaepernick Eyes NFL Comeback While Training for 2028 Olympic Flag Football Team!

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From NFL quarterback to aspiring Olympic flag football player, Colin Kaepernick is not done chasing his athletic dreams. 🏈🇺🇸

Seven seasons removed from the NFL, former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, now 36, is still pushing hard for a shot to return to the league. Despite his absence from professional football since 2017, Kaepernick maintains that he's in shape and ready to help a team win a championship. "I'm still training, still pushing," Kaepernick stated, expressing confidence in his ability to lead a team to Super Bowl glory once more.

But the NFL isn't Kaepernick's only target. The former QB is also setting his sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its debut as an official sport. Kaepernick has voiced his interest in representing Team USA in this electrifying event. Imagine the thrill of seeing a former NFL standout bringing his skills to the Olympic flag football field!

It's been over seven years since Kaepernick took a snap in the NFL, and during that time, his biggest coaching supporter, Jim Harbaugh, has returned to the league. However, despite the lack of direct avenues back to the NFL, Kaepernick's determination has not wavered. He remains passionate about football and believes fervently in his ability to contribute meaningfully to any team willing to take a chance on him.

In addition to his Olympic ambitions, Kaepernick has also been instrumental off the field. Known for his activism, he continues to be a vocal advocate for social justice and equality, making him a prominent figure both within and beyond the sports world. His perseverance in maintaining top physical condition while advocating for what he believes in paints the picture of an athlete who isn't just here to play, but to inspire change.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Colin Kaepernick was the first NFL player to kneel during the national anthem as a form of protest against racial injustice? This act sparked a nationwide movement and brought significant attention to issues of police brutality and systemic inequality.

Another Interesting Fact: In his college years at the University of Nevada, Kaepernick was not just a star on the football field, but also excelled in baseball. He was so talented that the Chicago Cubs drafted him in the 43rd round of the 2009 MLB Draft, but Kaepernick chose to pursue a career in football instead!

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Colin Kaepernick is 'still training, still pushing' for NFL shot (Los Angeles Times)

Seven seasons removed from the NFL, ex-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 36, still has himself prepared to join a team 'and help them win a championship.'

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Colin Kaepernick wants to play flag football for Team USA at 2028 ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he's still training for an NFL comeback and also expressed interest in playing flag football ...

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Colin Kaepernick says he's still training, pushing to make NFL ... (CBSSports.com)

It has been over seven years since quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a snap in the NFL, but that hasn't changed his mind about a potential comeback.

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Colin Kaepernick Wants to Play Flag Football for Team USA at 2028 ... (Sports Illustrated)

The former 49ers quarterback is already looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Seven years later, Colin Kaepernick says he still wants to play (NBC Sports - NFL)

The mere fact that his biggest champion in coaching circles — former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh — is back in the NFL but Kaepernick's name hasn't even been ...

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Colin Kaepernick still believes he can lead team to Super Bowl title ... (Fox News)

Colin Kaepernick still believes he can help a team to a championship even as he's set to turn 37 years old and hasn't played in the NFL since 2016.

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Colin Kaepernick says he's 'still training' for potential comeback (Washington Times)

Colin Kaepernick has not played professional football since 2017. But the former 49ers quarterback said this week that he's still hoping to mount an NFL ...

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Colin Kaepernick wants to play flag football for Team USA at 2028 ... (NBC Bay Area)

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he's still training for an NFL comeback and also expressed interest in playing flag football ...

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Colin Kaepernick Interested in Playing Flag Football for USA at 2028 ... (Bleacher Report)

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick says he would be interested in representing Team USA as a flag football player during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.…

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Jim Harbaugh wants to hire Colin Kaepernick to Chargers' coaching ... (USA TODAY)

Jim Harbaugh would like to hire Colin Kaepernick to his coaching staff on the Chargers, but the ex-QB said he still wants to play in the NFL.

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Colin Kaepernick Still Vying For Shot At NFL Return At 36 (The Source)

Colin Kaepernick was once about five yards away from being a Super Bowl champion. Who knows how things would have turned out for the former San Francisco ...

Colin Kaepernick still believes he can lead team to Super Bowl title ... (1330 WFIN)

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Jim Harbaugh offered Colin Kaepernick spot on L.A. Chargers staff ... (UPI.com)

Jim Harbaugh spoke to former quarterback Colin Kaepernick this off-season and offered him a job on the Los Angeles Chargers coaching staff.

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Colin Kaepernick officially has a road back into the NFL but he ... (For The Win)

Colin Kaepernick officially has a road back into the NFL but he probably won't take it · Charles Barkley: Man of the people? · Running on a broken leg · Quick hits ...

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Colin Kaepernick wants another shot at NFL — and to play flag ... (Yahoo Sports)

Seven seasons removed from the NFL, ex-49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, 36, still has himself prepared to join a team 'and help them win a championship.'

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Jim Harbaugh Says Colin Kaepernick Is 'Considering' Joining ... (Bleacher Report)

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is still holding out hope for a return to the league, and it sounds like there's a spot waiting for him on Jim…

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Colin Kaepernick who? (Washington Times)

Colin Kaepernick, of national-anthem-hating, take-the-knee, pig-socks-wearing fame, says he's ready to lead an NFL team, any NFL team, any ol' NFL team ...

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Jim Harbaugh says he approached Colin Kaepernick to join ... (Fox News)

New Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he approached Colin Kaepernick about joining the team's coaching staff after he was hired.

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Jim Harbaugh Spoke to Colin Kaepernick About Joining the Chargers (Sports Illustrated)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh reveals that he wants former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick to join the Bolts.

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Colin Kaepernick mulling offer to join NFL team, report says (NBC Montana)

Kaepernick played in the NFL for six seasons before opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Jim Harbaugh wants ex-Nevada star Colin Kaepernick back in the ... (Nevada Sports Net)

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick to a Super Bowl appearance with the San Francisco 49ers, told USA Today reporter Jarrett Bell he ...

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Jim Harbaugh offers Super Bowl quarterback Colin Kaepernick ... (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)

According to NBC Sports, former University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has offered Colin Kaepernick a role on his current staff with the Los Angeles ...

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Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wants Colin Kaepernick on ... (NBC 7 San Diego)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to reunite with Colin Kaepernick in the NFL, but in a different kind of partnership.

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Colin Kaepernick mulling offer to join NFL team, report says (Alabama's News Leader)

Kaepernick played in the NFL for six seasons before opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

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Colin Kaepernick has Jim Harbaugh offer for NFL return -- as a ... (New York Post)

Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick with the 49ers for four seasons from 2011-14, raved about his former quarterback's potential on the sidelines. “If that was ...

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Jim Harbaugh offered Colin Kaepernick coaching job with Chargers ... (The Athletic)

Harbaugh coached Kaepernick from 2011 to 2014 when he played for the San Francisco 49ers.

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