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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after teammate running back Anthony Dixon #24 scores a one-yard touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after teammate running back Anthony Dixon #24 scores a one-yard touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick has been rallying to make a compelling case for a return to the NFL. There’s no doubt that he has impressed a lot of the league athletes with his workout drills. However, it looks like the franchises are still concerned with his past actions. Even DK Metcalf didn’t give a proper nod for Colin in the Seattle Seahawks.
The quarterbacks had some major significance in the offseason this year. Be it Baker Mayfield’s uncertainty, Deshaun Watson heading to Cleveland, and Tom Brady un-retiring for another run. This also includes the athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick posting workout videos to garner the franchise’s attention.
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The Seahawks have been the only team who were in touch with Kap for his comeback. As they shift Russell Wilson to the Broncos, they have been looking for a new QB1. DK Metcalf contends that Colin Kaepernick will be given a second chance in the NFL. However, he didn’t go on too far to advocate for the former quarterback to play in Seattle.
On the Club Shay Shay podcast, Shannon Sharpe asks Metcalf if he’d be willing to have former NFL QB Colin Kaepernick inside the dressing room.
.@dkm14 on the the possibility of playing with Colin Kaepernick and Baker Mayfield pic.twitter.com/QK1Dpsrq9O
— Club Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay) May 5, 2022
WR DK made his point by saying, “I would tell you if they brought him in like I have no say so and I’m gonna have to, you know, play with him and get along with him.”
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He seems ecstatic at the prospect of snagging catches from the 34-year-old quarterback. His remarks aren’t really a “no,” but neither were they an incriminating statement.
Colin Kaepernick got some Seahawks endorsement
When Colin Kaepernick was making his case for a return to the NFL, he got into some drills with various athletes. Throughout the offseason, Kaepernick has maintained a relationship with the Seahawks, which includes carrying practice rounds with wideouts Tyler Lockett and Aaron Fuller. The former 49ers quarterback has also communicated to Seattle HC Pete Carroll, who has strongly called for his return to the NFL.
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Here’s some footage of Colin Kaepernick working out with Tyler Lockett pic.twitter.com/J4NFjSX1OM
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) March 15, 2022
Carroll maintained an intriguing link to the Kaepernick rumors. However, it looks like Seattle is good at launching the stretch of games with Drew Lock at the quarterback. They might also seize the opportunity to introduce somebody like Kaepernick to compete for the task.
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Colin Kaepernick hasn’t passed a snap since his 2016 departure, which might’ve been one of the major concerns. We’ll have to see whether the Seahawks or another crew helped give him another shot at redemption.
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