Tag: Colin Kaepernick

NFL confirms Redskins are one of the teams attending Colin Kaepernick workout

The Redskins will send someone to the Colin Kaepernick workout.

The Washington Redskins will indeed have a representative at Saturday’s workout for free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

The NFL itself confirmed the 11 teams that will send reps to the event in Atlanta, as seen in the statement above.

Teams like the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots might be the most interesting of the bunch. In fact, some haven’t given the Redskins good odds at signing Kaepernick at all.

But the Redskins seem to march at the beat of their own drum, so don’t count them out after being one of the earliest teams confirmed to have someone there.

While we don’t yet know who exactly will rep the Redskins, the team will have an in-person look and get recordings of the workouts and interviews just like all the other teams.

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Cardinals one of 11 teams confirmed to attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout

The Cardinals will do their homework on the QB who hasn’t played since 2016.

The Arizona Cardinals believe they have their quarterback of the future in rookie Kyler Murray. That doesn’t mean they won’t look to improve at the position.

Controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has not played since 2016, has a workout for NFL teams this Saturday, will have at least 11 teams present to see him and speak with him.

According to a communication sent out by the league via social media, the Cardinals will be among those teams confirmed to attend in Atlanta.

The Cardinals are very familiar with Kaepernick, who played his entire career for the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2013 and 2014, he threw for more than 3,000 yards each season and had over 500 rushing yards. He had 40 touchdown passes and 18 interceptions.

His play declined in 2015 and he was benched. He played well in 2016 but the 49ers were 1-10 in his starts. He had 16 touchdown passes and four interceptions.

Kaepernick drew the ire of many when he began to kneel for the national anthem in protest of social issues in the United States, particularly the treatment of Black Americans by the police.

The Cardinals are set at quarterback with Kyler Murray as a starter, but backup Brett Hundley is on only a one-year contract.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.

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Vikings not among 11 teams committed to attending Colin Kaepernick workout

Of course, the workout is in two days and more teams will likely be added to this list.

There are 11 NFL teams that are confirmed to be there for Saturday’s Colin Kaepernick workout, per the NFL.

The Vikings are not one of them.

The teams that have committed thus far are Arizona, Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tampa Bay and Washington.

Of course, the workout is in two days and more teams will likely be added to this list.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was asked if the team would have someone at Kaepernick’s workout, Zimmer said that was more of a Rick Spielman kind of question.

Kaepernick last played in 2016.

In six seasons and 58 starts with the 49ers, Kaepernick threw for 12,271 yards, 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions while rushing for 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Vikings have Kirk Cousins under contract for next season, but no other quarterback is under contract.

NFL release list of 11 teams attending Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.

The NFL Thursday released a list of 11 NFL teams that will attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta Saturday.

Julio Jones says Colin Kaepernick is ‘good enough to be in the league right now’

The Falcons are not among the teams looking for a QB, however, with the workout taking place in Atlanta, they will have someone in attendance, according to head coach Dan Quinn. 

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a private workout scheduled on behalf of the league this Saturday in Atlanta. All 32 teams are invited to attend and will have the chance to interview Kaepernick.

The Falcons are not among the teams looking for a QB, however, with the workout taking place in Atlanta, they will have someone in attendance, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones said after practice on Thursday that he believes Kaepernick is good enough to be playing in the league right now, as tweeted by William McFadden below.

Many feel the same way as Jones, and Kaepernick’s career stats show he’s probably a better option than many of the backup quarterbacks in the NFL currently.

Over the course of six seasons, Kaepernick has thrown for 12,271 yards, 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions for a passer rating of 88.9. He’s rushed for an additional 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground.

Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub is one of the better backups in the league, but there are plenty of other teams that could be interested in Kaepernick’s services.

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POLL: Should the Steelers try to sign Colin Kaepernick?

There’s a good chance Pittsburgh will attend QB Colin Kaepernick’s workout on Saturday.

There are reports circulating that 11 or more NFL teams have already committed to attending the Saturday workout of quarterback Colin Kaepernick. For argument’s sake, if half the league is there, the odds of the Pittsburgh Steelers being among them is very good. Especially considering they will already have their Week 11 game in the books.

If we assume the Steelers will be there, should they try to sign Kaepernick, assuming all goes well?

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Before anyone gets on their high horse about signing Kaepernick, they need only look back in the Steelers recent history when they signed quarterback Michael Vick. If a player is talented and can help the team, Pittsburgh will consider them. But should they consider Kaepernick?

Cast your vote and let us know.

Report: 49ers to send representative to Colin Kaepernick workout

11 teams have committed to being at the Colin Kaepernick workout. The 49ers aren’t among them, but they will be soon per Matt Maiocco.

Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will work out for NFL teams Thursday in Atlanta. All 32 clubs were invited to attend the session, which was orchestrated by the league. Kaepernick had two hours to accept the non-negotiable terms of the workout.

The NFL on Thursday released a statement that named 11 teams that are committed to attend. The 49ers were not among the 11 listed, but Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reported San Francisco will have a representative on hand to see the workout in person. A video of the workout and interview will be sent to all 32 teams.

Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since he and the 49ers parted ways prior to the 2017 season. The second-round pick in 2011 played in 69 games and started 58 for San Francisco, including two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl. He completed 59.8 percent of his throws for 12,271 yards, 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. Kaepernick also added 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground, and averaged 6.1 yards per carry.

It’s hard to imagine San Francisco re-signing their former signal caller at this point. They already have three quarterbacks on the roster, and if they thought Kaepernick was a better option than either CJ Beathard or Nick Mullens to back up Jimmy Garoppolo, they likely would have aimed to acquire him already.

However, due diligence is important, especially with quarterback evaluations, so it makes sense the 49ers would want someone in attendance to ensure there’s not something they’ve missed in their evaluation.

 

 

Bears haven’t committed to attending Colin Kaepernick’s workout…yet

The NFL said that 11 teams have committed to attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta this Saturday. But the Bears aren’t among them.

The NFL has announced that 11 teams have committed to attend Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atlanta this Saturday.

As the Bears search for stability at the quarterback position, you’d believe they were among those teams. But you’d be wrong.

Here’s the list of teams that will be in attendance, as of Thursday:

  • Cardinals
  • Falcons
  • Browns
  • Broncos
  • Lions
  • Dolphins
  • Patriots
  • Giants
  • Jets
  • Buccaneers
  • Redskins

Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has struggled mightily in his third season in not just a mediocre offense, but a bad one. While the unit’s struggles don’t all fall on Trubisky, he’s a big point of contention.

While Trubisky will likely be on the Bears’ roster in 2020, Chicago is expected to bring in another quarterback, whether it’s a veteran like Andy Dalton or Marcus Mariota or a rookie in the NFL Draft, like Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts or Georgia’s Jake Fromm.

Given the Bears are looking to improve at the quarterback position, they should do their due diligence in exploring every avenue, including Kaepernick. It’s just a workout. Not a commitment.

The Bears still have time before Saturday’s workout to change their minds.

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As of now, Eagles have not commited to attending Colin Kaepernick’s private workout

As of now, Eagles will not attend Colin Kaepernick’s private workout

The NFL announced this week that they are inviting former 49ers star signal-caller, Colin Kaepernick, to hold a private workout for teams.

Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016 and there have been discussions about just how serious this workout will be. As of Thursday evening, the Eagles had yet to commit to sending a representative to Atlanta for the private workout, according to the NFL.

According to NFL communications, only 11 teams had committed to sending a representative to the workout.

The Eagles are preparing for its Week 11 matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday and even though the team does have a need for veteran leadership as a backup, they don’t seem interested at this time.

As of now, Bills will not attend Colin Kaepernick workout

Buffalo Bills not attending Colin Kaepernick workout.

The NFL announced earlier this week that they are inviting former quarterback and company employee, Colin Kaepernick, to hold a private workout for teams.

Kaepernick, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, took a stand against what he called social injustices in the United States by taking a knee during the national anthem. He hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016.

Perhaps because he was blackballed or perhaps because teams were simply too afraid to sign him, nobody has. Perhaps that will change this weekend.

His workout is slated for Saturday in Atlanta and on Thursday, the NFL named 11 teams that will attend the event, as of now. The Bills are not among them.

Those who are going to be in attendance, per NFL communications, are the Cardinals, Falcons, Browns, Broncos, Lions, Dolphins, Patriots, Giants, Jets, Bucs and Redskins.

That could change, but for now, the Bills will not be represented there.

But Pro Football Talk reports only one team has declined to attend, the Panthers. So there’s still at least some possibility.

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