Colin Kaepernick linked to Colts' QB opening in viral rumor that seems to lack substance

Billy Heyen

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His name comes up anytime there's an odd quarterback situation in the NFL.

In this case, the Indianapolis Colts are looking into signing Philip Rivers, who has been out of the league so long that he's on the Hall of Fame ballot. And this has prompted the question: What about Colin Kaepernick?

Rumors have even begun that Kaepernick is throwing his hat into the ring for the Colts job.

Namely, this post on social media is starting to take off as viral:

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That information seems to be unsubstantiated, although it's an account that usually aggregates legitimate news. None of the major NFL reporters has shared any new info about Kaepernick of late.

Kaepernick turned 38 in November.

The last official NFL workout for Kaepernick was in 2022 for the Raiders. He also worked out for the Seahawks in 2020.

The Chargers offered Kaepernick a coaching job in 2024 under his former head coach, Jim Harbaugh, but he didn't take it.

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Kaepernick was once one of the most exciting talents in the NFL, a dual-threat quarterback who led the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance.

He threw 72 touchdowns in six seasons and ran for another 13, all with the 49ers.

His choice to kneel during the playing of the national anthem as a form of protest made him a controversial figure in the NFL, and it certainly played a role in his chances of sticking in the league.

There's pretty much no chance of a Kaepernick comeback now, but his name has a way of popping to the surface every now and then.

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