Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Willing to Accept Backup Role in Comeback Attempt

If he must return to the NFL after five seasons, Colin Kaepernick is willing to accept a backup role.

The report was reported Friday by CBS Sports.

IG: JosinaAnderson @JosinaAnderson

I'm told Colin Kaepernick has informed others that he's open to accepting even a back-up QB role--if* that's what it takes--to facilitate a return to the #NFL, per league source. "You have to credit Jim Harbaugh that he's willing to help his former player to try to get back."

The report came after it was reported that Colin Kaepernick will be holding an exhibition throwing session during halftime of the University of Michigan's spring football game Saturday.

Field Yates @FieldYates

News: Free agent QB Colin Kaepernick will hold an exhibition throwing event with some draft-eligible players during halftime of Michigan’s spring game tomorrow. NFL club personnel in attendance are permitted to watch the event.

Jim Harbaugh was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2015.

The Michigan Maize and Blue Spring Game has a captain who is also an athlete.

The 49ers had a player named Colin Kaepernick. He sat or knelt during the playing of the national anthem to protest police violence.

Since he opted out of his Niners contract, no team has signed him. He and ex 49ers teammate Eric Reid, who knelt alongside him, filed a grievance against the league for not signing them because of their protests. They settled with the league in 2019.

In 69 games for the 49ers, the former University of Nevada star completed 59.8% of his passes for 72 touchdown and 30 interceptions. He had 2,300 yards and 13 scores.

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