NFL Return of Colin Kaepernick Takes a Backseat After New Hulu Project and Showbusiness Aspirations

6 years ago, Colin Kaepernick set the NFL world on fire after a controversial protest in a 49ers-Chargers game. The former San Francisco quarterback refused to stand for the American national anthem to voice his discontent with the oppression of black people in the country. And the NFL world didn’t take lightly to the brazen attitude towards the ‘Star Spangled banner’.

Kaepernick’s stand against police brutality and racial inequality in the country meant that the QB had to take a hiatus from the game he loves. And the present free agent is actively involved in American Civil Rights issues. However, that’s not all. Kaep is desperate to make a comeback. He really wants to come back to the league, but right now it’s show-business time for the 35-year-old.

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This time it’s considerably bigger than a Nike commercial or activism in general. Colin Kaepernick is the new executive producer of a crime TV show being produced on the popular streaming platform, Hulu. The true-crime docuseries called Death in the Dorms will feature real stories of six murdered college students. Scheduled for a January 5, 2023 release, Colin is definitely excited for a new executive role in something that was not the San Francisco 49ers offense. And the production deal with Disney means he’s not going to be benched anytime soon.

Colin Kaepernick made his show-business debut in 2021 with his controversial documentary

The 49ers quarterback made quite a few headlines last year after the release of his Netflix documentary ‘Colin in Black & White’. In the documentary, the former QB narrates the story of his life from his formative years. Right up until his selection as a second-round draft pick by the 49ers in the 2011 NFL draft. However, there were some very controversial scenes in the Netflix movie. Including one that showed black athletes at the NFL draft being shown as slaves being auctioned.

As far as his return to top-tier football is concerned, the NFL world is a little doubtful if Colin Kaepernick will be able to play at his former level. Kaepernick still holds the NFL post-season single-game rushing yards record by a quarterback (264). However, he hasn’t thrown a ball in more than 5 years since January 1, 2017. And it’s not just his on-field form that franchises are weary of. The owners are doubtful about the distractions and media circus that follows the 35-year-old QB.

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However, Kaepernick has made it clear. He gave his hundred percent assurance that his only focus was football at the moment. Kaep knows that he may have to come in as a backup QB at this point in his career. And he is fine with that. “Let me come in and compete,” he said in a recent interview.