Kaepernick, 32, has been exiled from the league ever since he began sitting, then kneeling, in 2016 during the playing of the national anthem to protest police brutality, judicial injustices and the prison industrial complex. He was released by the San Francisco 49ers at the end of that season despite coming within inches of bringing the team a Super Bowl title.
Despite the barrage of quarterback injuries and poor play, the man known as “Kaep” had not attracted much interest from teams despite his proclamation that he’s in NFL shape. Kaep even posted multiple videos on social media the past few years to prove that he is ready, but to no avail — until this week.
Teams, it has been theorized, were previously angered after settling a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed by Kaepernick and Eric Reid, 27, who accused the NFL of colluding to keep them out of the league. Reed is now playing for the Carolina Panthers and continues to kneel during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Until now, howeveer, Kaepernick had not been given a chance by any squad.
That may change after the Saturday workout in Atlanta that is hosted by the NFL.
