The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, wants to return to the NFL. Although Kaepernick has not played since 2016, his agent has would have reached out to the teams desperate for the quarterback's help, according to Chris Williamson of SNY.
NFL teams suffered a series of quarter injuries in the second week. The Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers could all consider adding quarterbacks after losing their starters.
Kaepernick may not have played in the NFL recently, but he would be in "the best form of his life".
Kaepernick, 31, has made it clear that he wants another chance in the NFL. Kaepernick has published a number of social media training videos during the off-season. He even organized a private training session with Cleveland Brown catcher Odell Beckham Jr.
Kaepernick has not played since 2016. During this season, he began to kneel during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in the United States. At the end of the season, Kaepernick became a free agent. It was not signed in the offseason.
In his last season, Kaepernick completed 59.2% of his passes in 12 games with the 49ers. He launched 16 touchdowns and 4 steals.
Many teams have had the opportunity to bring Kaepernick for a practice session over the past few seasons, but have opted for other options, including Derek Anderson, Austin Davis and Tom Savage.
Although Kaepernick's absence may be perceived as a disadvantage, Josh Johnson was selected by Washington last season, even though Johnson had not appeared in an NFL game since 2014.
Since the NFL teams have not yet recruited Kaepernick, it is unlikely he will receive a call this time. The Steelers have chosen to recruit former first-round coach Paxton Lynch into their training squad instead of kicking Kaepernick. The Jets, Panthers and Saints could all make similar decisions.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks at a news conference after the team's football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, California on Sunday January 1, 2017. (AP Photo / Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab attend the TIME 100 Gala Celebrating the 100 Most Influential People in the World at the Frederick P. Rose Jazz Hall at the Lincoln Center on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes / Invision / AP)
Colin Kaepernick attends the 2017 ACLU SoCal Rights Charter dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP)
Colin Kaepernick, former NFL activist and advocate of social justice, poses with guests after receiving the 2018 Amnesty International's Conscience of Conscience award in Amsterdam, Saturday, April 21, 2018. By refusing to represent the NFL's National anthem, Kaepernick's is protesting racial inequality and police brutality. (AP Photo / Peter Dejong)
Colin Kaepernick, former NFL activist and advocate of social justice, poses with guests after receiving the 2018 Amnesty International's Conscience of Conscience award in Amsterdam, Saturday, April 21, 2018. By refusing to represent the NFL's National anthem, Kaepernick's is protesting racial inequality and police brutality. (AP Photo / Peter Dejong)
Colin Kaepernick, on the right, and his mother Teresa Kaepernick arrive at the 3rd edition of "Dear Mom: A Letter of Love for Moms" at the Theater of Ace Hotel on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP)
Colin Kaepernick (left) and Eric Reid (2) watch Serena Williams play Venus Williams in the third round of the Open American Tennis Tournament on Friday, August 31, 2018 in New York. (AP Photo / Adam Hunger)
Palm trees frame a large billboard over a Nike store that shows former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick at Union Square on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in San Francisco. An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick provoked an avalanche of debate on Tuesday as sports fans reacted to the garment giant's support for an athlete known for launching a wave of protests among football players. the NFL against police brutality, racial inequality and other social problems. (Photo AP / Eric Risberg)
The former NFL football quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, applauds as he sat on stage during the W.E.B. match. Ceremonies of the Du Bois Medal, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kaepernick is one of eight recipients of the W.E.B award from Harvard University. Du Bois Medals in 2018. Since 2000, Harvard has awarded the medal to people whose work has contributed to African and Afro-American culture (AP Photo / Steven Senne).
Colin Kaepernick, right, and Nessa attend charity gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the occasion of the inauguration of the exhibition "Camp: Notes on Fashion", Monday, May 6, 2019 At New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini / Invision / AP)
Colin Kaepernick, left, and Nessa Diab are on stage at HOT 97 Summer Jam 2019 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Scott Roth / Invision / AP)
Colin Kaepernick reacts after seeing the Japanese Naomi Osaka beat Poland's Magda Linette in the second round of the US Open tennis championship on Thursday, August 29, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo / Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
