Colin Kaepernick Eyeing Return to NFL After Five Year Absence With Twitter Statement: “Man Do I Miss Throwing to Professional Route Runners”

Colin Kaepernick hasn’t performed in the NFL in five years. Yet, he is still training out in anticipation of a possible resurrection in 2022. The doors are closing for him since no teams have cited interest over the athlete till now. The quarterback is still staying prepared and wants to have a big return in the sport.

In 2019, Kaepernick worked out for a few teams but could never sign with one. There’s a rare chance that a team will sign him, especially after he hasn’t played football in almost half a decade.

Do the chances of Kaepernick returning rise now that he has shown an interest in returning and given the quarterback situation on the market?

Colin Kaepernick is Game Ready

When Colin Kaepernick protested during the national anthem in the 2016 season, the former quarterback ignited a controversy in the NFL. Kneeling as a protest against social injustice has been popular in recent years; with athletes from various sports taking part in it.

The quarterback turned human rights activist recently uploaded a workout video of him progressing on a training field with a caption entitled, ‘still working.’

On a different tweet, he makes a statement: “For The past 5 years, I’ve been working out and staying ready in case an opportunity to play presented itself. I’m really grateful to my trainer, who I’ve been throwing to all this time. But man, do I miss throwing to professional route runners.”

Even though multiple teams were apparently interested in signing Kaepernick two years ago, it’s uncertain whether any teams would contemplate doing so in 2022. He may probably enter as a contest for a backup role during this juncture in his tenure.

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Which team can pick Kaepernick?

Colin Kaepernick has made an indelible impression on the NFL. Even though he hasn’t played a snap since 2016, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s name continues to pop up anytime a team needs a quarterback.

Even though Schefter’s source claims Kaepernick is in ‘the best shape of his life’ and that he is a Super Bowl ring-worthy player, his past actions make a 2022 return to the NFL highly doubtful. However, there are some teams like the Seattle Seahawks, who direly need a quarterback after the trade of Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks have a startling and blatant needs quarterback as they’ve never been before. They were the only team in the NFL who reportedly approached Kaepernick regarding a deal. This fact has fueled speculation about whether they’ll contact Colin soon.

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