Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is holding a workout in Atlanta this Saturday in an attempt to reboot his career. All 32 teams are invited to the audition, which will include an on-field workout and interview period.
The Detroit Lions have confirmed they will have a representative at Kaepernick’s workout. Coach Matt Patricia spoke about it with the media on Wednesday.
“As an organization, we always do our due diligence on all players that are available,” Patricia said. “So I know (GM Bob Quinn) and his staff will have someone down there to watch the workout and we’ll see where that goes.”
The Lions have unease at quarterback currently with Matthew Stafford’s back injury. Jeff Driskel filled in against the Chicago Bears and showed enough to earn another start in relief. The Lions also have undrafted rookie David Blough on the active roster.
Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since 2016. He gained notoriety for being the leader of the movement which saw players kneel for the national anthem, a wildly divisive act. This will be his first workout for any NFL team since the San Francisco 49ers severed ties with him.