Colin Kaepernick's agreement with the NFL over his collusion lawsuit has led to speculation about what's going on.
Will the rules open the door for a team to sign the 31-year-old quarterback?
Kaepernick's lawyer, Mark Geragos, is of the same opinion and has indicated two likely landing points.
"Bold Prediction" by Mark Geragos on Kaepernick
"I'm going to make a bold prediction that one of the three teams will get it back," Geragos told CNN recently. "The natural thing would be that if Cam Newton is absent, the natural place would be to play with Eric (Reid) in Carolina."
Reid, the Panthers safety officer who recently signed a three-year extension in Carolina, was a plaintiff alongside Kaepernick in the NFL collusion case.
Geragos is playing on the assumption that Newton could take a season with a shoulder injury, an idea launched by Panthers owner David Tepper at the end of the season.
Tepper took the risk on Reid
Tepper, a first-year owner, took over from team founder Jerry Richardson, who was forced to leave the league as a result of allegations of sexual harassment. He oversaw Reid's signing and would appear as a likely candidate for Kaepernick's signature if an owner was.
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Eric Reid since joining the Carolina Panthers
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Eric Reid (25 years old) of the Carolina Panthers kneels in front of Cam Newton (1) during the national anthem, before an NFL football match against the New York Giants in Charlotte, North Carolina , Sunday, October 7, 2018. (AP Photo / Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid, in the center, kneels in the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo / Matt Rourke)
Midfielder Adrian Peterson (26) of the Washington Redskins is stopped by Eric Reid (25) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 in Landover, Maryland ( Photo AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Chris Moore (10) Baltimore Ravens runs after a commercial Eric Eric (25 years old) Carolina Panthers defends himself in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, NC on Sunday 28 October 2018. (AP Photo / Nell Redmond)
Eric Reid (25) of the Carolina Panthers reacts after being stopped at an NFL football match against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, North Mexico on Sunday, October 28, 2018. (AP Photo / Ben McKeown)
Eric Reid (25 years old) of the Carolina Panthers makes an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018. (AP Photo / Mike McCarn)
Eric Reid (25) of the Carolina Panthers kneels in the national anthem before an NFL football match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, north of Nov. 4, 2018. (Photo AP / Nell Redmond)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is the victim of Eric Panthers' strong safety Eric Reid (25) while slipping at the end of a race at the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Reid was ejected. (AP Photo / Keith Srakocic)
Eric Reid, captain of the Carolina Panthers, goes to the locker room after being ejected following the blow on quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh , Thursday, November 8, 2018. (AP Photo / Don Wright)
Eric Reid (25) of the Carolina Panthers knelt during the National Anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, NC on Sunday, November 25, 2018. (AP Photo / Mike McCarn)
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Kaepernick to the patriots?
Geragos also mentioned the patriots of New England as a possibility.
"Besides the Panthers, it would not surprise me that Bob Kraft (owner of the Patriots) is acting," Geragos said. "That would not surprise me."
Kraft is a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, who led the charge against the NFL protests, urging homeowners to "get that son out of the woods" at a political rally in Alabama in 2017.
Despite his support for Trump, Kraft criticized Trump's tone during the protests. Kraft is also a supporter of rapper Meek Mill, who served a controversial prison sentence for breaching probation. This position is in line with Kaepernick's calls for social justice.
How does Geragos think Kaepernick would go with Tom Brady?
Geragos is just guessing
CNN interrupted the interview before Geragos mentioned the third team he referred to.
It should be noted that Geragos is campaigning for Kaepernick to sign up with a team, calling him "the most fit vegan I've ever seen" and who "seems ready to play".
Geragos is not an expert on the NFL and has no idea how the NFL teams signed Kaepernick when making these predictions.
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Colin Kaepernick through his career
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Las Vegas – Oct. 02: Nevada Reno Wolf Pack's Colin Kaepernick # 10 quarterback celebrates with the fans after defeating the UNLV 44-26 rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images)
December 30, 2008: Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Colin Kaepernick in the Roady Humanitarian Bowl held at Bronco Stadium in Boise, ID. (Photo by Steve Conner / SMI Icon / Icon Sport Media via Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – CIRCA 2011: In this presentation image provided by the NFL, Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers poses for his portrait of the NFL circa 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 29: Colin Kaepernick, No. 10, No.10 of the North team, gets out of pocket by facing the South team during the fourth quarter of the Senior Bowl Under Armor, the January 29, 2011, at Ladd-Pebbles Stadium in Mobile. , Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner / Getty Images for Under Armor)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 12: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 in the San Francisco 49ers, defends his team against the New Orleans Saints in their pre-season game at the Louisiana Superdome on August 12, 2011 in New Orleans, in Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner / Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 San Francisco 49ers, throws the ball from the pocket against the San Diego Chargers in their NFL pre-season game on September 1, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium from San DIego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick # 7 of the San Francisco 49ers throws before a game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 18, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 13-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
San Francisco, CA – December 09: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, runs on the field between two games in their Miami Dolphins game at Candlestick Park on December 9, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JANUARY 12: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick celebrates the seventh San Francisco 49ers after being hit in a first-quarter touchdown against Green Bay Packers in the NFC playoff game at Candlestick Park January 12, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, hugs a teammate while they celebrate in the locker room after the 49ers have defeated the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 at the NFC championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers answers questions about his tattoos at the Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (George Bridges / MCT via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – FEBRUARY 3: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 San Francisco 49ers, is preparing for the Baltimore Ravens at the Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana . (Photo by Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
SANTA MONICA, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Professional football player / presenter Colin Kaepernick attends the third annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards at Barker Hangar on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. 23270_002_SK_0224.JPG (picture by Stefanie Keenan / WireImage)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – AUGUST 08: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, is on the field for his NFL pre-season matchup against the Denver Broncos at Candlestick Park on August 8, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – AUGUST 25: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, moves away from Fred Evans' # 90 race of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Candlestick Park on August 25, 2013 in San Francisco Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
ST. LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 26: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, warms up for a game against the St. Louis Rams at Edward's Dome on September 26, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael Thomas / Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 20: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 in the San Francisco 49ers, throws the ball in the first half against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 20, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt / Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, reacts in an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 20, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra / Sports Images / Getty Images)
Seattle, Wash. – Jan. 19: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, leaves the field after losing 23-17 to the Seattle Seahawks at the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle. Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 2: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, stares at the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter time at Levi's Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 29: San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick's quarterback quarterback warms up before facing the Denver Broncos during preseason at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado . (Photo by Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)
September 20, 2015: Colin Kaepernick (7), the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers [16242] in action during a match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Robin Alam / Sportswire / Corbis Icon via Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 18: Colin Kaepernick quarterback # 7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before playing the Baltimore Ravens during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 27: Colin Kaepernick, No. 7 of the San Francisco 49ers, points to the team on the field before the Miami Dolphins match at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, California. Florida. The Dolphins defeated the 49ers 31-24. (Photo by Michael Zagaris / San Francisco 49ers / Getty Images)
Los Angeles, Calif. – Dec. 24: Colin Kaepernick's No. 7 San Francisco 49ers warms up before the Los Angeles Rams game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo of Harry How / Getty Images)
Santa Clara, Calif. – Jan. 1: Eric Reid (# 35), Colin Kaepernick (# 7) and Eli Harold (# 58) of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in the national anthem, before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 25-23. (Photo by Michael Zagaris / San Francisco 49ers / Getty Images)
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