ESPN reporter Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will hold a workout in Atlanta on Saturday. This workout was not set up by Kaepernick or his reps. It was orchestrated by the NFL and will be a chance for Kaepernick to show he’s ready to play, as well as interview with teams.
The former San Francisco 49ers QB hasn’t played since the 2016 season, during which he and then-teammate Eric Reid ignited a firestorm by kneeling during the national anthem as a way to protest social injustice. This year, Kaepernick and Reid settled collusion lawsuits against the league in which they alleged they were blackballed because of their protests.
The question isn’t whether the Steelers should be present at Kaepernick’s workout. It’s more simple than that. Will the Steelers be there?
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I tend to believe even with the issues the Steelers have at quarterback, they will not send anyone to the workout. With the injuries Pittsburgh has dealt with at the position, they have had ample opportunity to seek out Kaepernick on their own. It doesn’t make much sense for them to do it now.
But I want to hear from you. Will the Steelers be there? Cast your vote. Or share your thoughts on the Steelers Wire forum.
NFL clubs were informed today that a private workout will be held for Colin Kaepernick on Saturday in Atlanta. Session will include on-field work and an interview. All clubs are invited to attend, and video of both the workout and interview will be made available to clubs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 12, 2019