Kaepernick’s season-long protest of “The Star Spangled Banner” ahead of 49ers games became a topic of national debate last season. Kaepernick was protesting police treatment of minorities in the country.
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Colin Kaepernick: 5 Teams That Should Consider Giving QB a Chance
January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Despite how things played out with the San Francisco 49ers, here’s a look at five teams that should consider giving Colin Kaepernick one final shot in 2017.
Kaepernick opts out of contract, becomes free agent
In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stands in the bench area during the second half of the team’s NFL football game against the New York Jets in Santa Clara, Calif. Kaepernick is a free agent after opting out of his 49ers contract Friday, March 3, 2017.
Colin Kaepernick officially opts out of contract with 49ers
That inevitability became official Friday when the quarterback filed paperwork to opt out of the final year of his contract. Kaepernick will hit the open market when free agency begins Thursday.
NFL report: Colin Kaepernick opts out of contract with 49ers
The six-year veteran quarterback who drew particular attention and headlines last season by not standing for the national anthem, met with new General Manager John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan before making the move. Kaepernick made a meteoric rise with the 49ers under coach Jim Harbaugh , leading them to the 2012 NFC title and a close loss to Baltimore in the Super Bowl .
Colin Kaepernick opting out of 49ers contract
If Colin Kaepernick continues to kneel during the national anthem in 2017, he’ll be doing it from another team’s sideline. Kaepernick is officially set to be a free agent as he plans to opt out of his current contract with the 49ers, according to multiple reports.
Who’s got the best Bay Area tattoo? Locals share their ink
He also has a small tattoo of the letter ‘A’ on his left ring finger. It’s for his wife Ayesha.
49ers hope hiring of Shanahan ends revolving door at coach
For the third straight offseason, San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York hired a new head coach and introduced him with a news conference full of platitudes. After running off Jim Harbaugh following the 2014 season and Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly after one-year tenures the past two seasons, York believes he has found the right man in Kyle Shanahan to lead the Niners back to respectability first and then into championship contention.
NFL offseason: From Tony Romo rumors to Colin Kaepernick’s future to marijuana
… exists throughout our world. What we have always said is we need to make sure that there’s a fine line between team sports gambling and the NFL. We want to protect the integrity of our game.” The owners meet in March in Phoenix at the annual league …
Be prepared to tackle controversial issues during Super Bowl game
Who doesn’t love Super Bowl Sunday? You’ve got the best teams in the league at the top of their game. You’ve got commercials that are entertainment unto themselves .
Beckham tops NFLer on Twitter, Kaepernick 49th
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. , had the most engagement on Twitter among NFL players this season, while Colin Kaepernick was only a surprising 49th. The list, compiled by MWWPR and sports influencer network OpenDorse, looked not just at who tweeted the most, but also at which players had the highest engagement rate, with a minimum of 100,000 followers and 100 tweets.
Giants’ Beckham is top NFL player on Twitter
… this season, while 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was only a surprising 49th. The list, compiled by MWWPR and sports influencer network OpenDorse, looked not just at who tweeted the most, but also at which players had the highest engagement …
Colin Kaepernick May be a Good Option for the Bills This Offseason
The San Fransisco 49ers, according to recent NFL rumors, may be looking to part with Colin Kaepernick . The Buffalo Bills could take advantage of that.
Progress and Struggles Reflect in Top Race Headlines of 2016
… elected to the Senate. For Americans looking for an escape from the divisive political climate, their usual refuge of sports was interrupted this year. In January, entertainer Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance _ where she and her dancers …
After loss, 49ers’ Colin Kaepernick gets to consider his future
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick scrambles under pressure from Seattle’s Bobby Wagner in the first half. Kaepernick and the 49ers were impressive early on, taking a 14-3 lead before losing.
Hawks Win, Lock Up 3 Seed
Russell Wilson threw for 258 yards and a touchdown and the Seattle Seahawks rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat San Francisco 25-23 on Sunday in what could be coach Chip Kelly’s final game with the 49ers. The loss capped a disastrous season for the 49ers , who matched the franchise record for losses in a season previously reached in 1978, `79 and 2004.
Colin Kaepernick Wins San Francisco 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a season full of headlines, and it continued with a team accolade on Friday. Kaepernick was awarded the Len Eshmont Award by his teammates, which is given to the 49er who “best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team.”
San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams: Time, TV channel, live…
Chip Kelly and the 49ers try to end a franchise-record 13-game losing streak. The Rams have lost five straight and nine of their last 10 games.
Week 16 GameScout: 49ers at Rams
SERIES HISTORY: 135th meeting. The 49ers lead the series, 67-64-3. The 49ers won the last meeting, which represents their only win of the season.
What will happen to key 49ers figures after the season ends? Here are the answers.
It will be a painful decision for CEO Jed York, who has grown close to Baalke, however, the player acquisition has been mediocre at best and the move has to be made. less 1. Will general manager Trent Baalke be fired? The team is preparing to fire Baalke.