“Realistic Than Madden”: Fans Start Fireworks as Colin Kaepernick Announces Return to American Households in 100 Days

Despite being blacklisted from the NFL, a few years ago, Colin Kaepernick has always forged ahead with unwavering determination. Not only has he excelled as a prominent advocate for racial equality and an accomplished author, but now, after a significant hiatus, he is poised to reenter the football arena in just 100 days. Kaepernick’s resilience and commitment to social justice have garnered him a fresh wave of admirers, particularly following his collaboration with Ben & Jerry’s.

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback made headlines when he fearlessly took a knee during the national anthem in 2016, sparking a nationwide debate. More recently, Kap joined forces with the iconic ice cream brand to create a vegan flavor that supports essential causes. And now, in his latest announcement, Kaepernick has unveiled his forthcoming return to American football, albeit uniquely and unconventionally.

Is Kaepernick returning to American households?

Absolutely! However, his return to his former team won’t be in a physical form but rather in an animated capacity. Colin Kaepernick took to Instagram to make the exciting announcement, sharing a post that read, “Are you ready for Wildcard Football?” Alongside the video clip, he added, “Huddle up gamers. This is YOUR shot at making the game-winning drive. We’re breaking the huddle on October 10, 2023 for the upcoming new arcade-action game #WildCardFootball by @Saber.Games + @PlaygroundsSports 🎮”

Saber Interactive company, the renowned developer behind ‘Evil Dead’, also unveiled their latest project, ‘Wild Card Football’. This exciting arcade-style American football game aims to revolutionize the genre by introducing a captivating 7-on-7 gameplay experience, featuring an array of beloved NFL athletes. One of the notable figures in the game is former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The news ignited a frenzy of anticipation among fans who eagerly expressed their enthusiasm for the forthcoming online game and warmly welcomed Kaepernick’s involvement.

Fans dropped their eagerness in the comment section

As soon as Kaepernick announced his comeback through the online game, fans wasted no time in expressing their unwavering support for the former NFL player. One enthusiastic fan commented, “This looks pretty fun. We’re in need of more arcade-style football games.”

A passionate supporter boldly stated, “Still more realistic than Madden 🔥”

Drawing comparisons to the beloved NFL Street game, another user commented, “Reminds me so much of NFL Street that’s gonna be 🔥🔥”

One person expressed solidarity with Kaepernick, stating, “I stand with kap🖤🖤🖤🖤”

Bringing back fond memories of the classic NFL Blitz game, another fan enthusiastically wrote, “Takes me back to NFL Blitz! I’m with it! 🔥🔥🔥”

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Another comment took a deeper dive into the social debate, stating, “CK. Time for Black college football players to use their bodies and voice. Ending affirmative action advances their exploitation on campus. More General Studies degrees because there will be no more Black advocacy for them. We need your voice. Black athletes must unionize with the quickness.”

Although Kaepernick is not returning to the NFL field physically, his fans will now surely get to see his playing style via online games. Will it be fun? What do you think?

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