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Colin Kaepernick expresses desire to return to NFL, critiques current quarterbacks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:13 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Colin Kaepernick expresses desire to return to NFL, critiques current quarterbacks

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Colin Kaepernick is seeking a return to the NFL nearly a decade after his last game. In a recent interview, the former 49ers quarterback stated he believes he is better than a significant number of current quarterbacks, although he has not followed the games closely. Kaepernick emphasized that closure for him would mean getting back on the field. His previous stint in the league ended amid controversy after his protests against police brutality. He has continued training and remains committed to activism, with his memoir set to release soon.

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•Kaepernick hasn't played an NFL game in nearly ten years.
•He believes he would outperform many current quarterbacks.
•His career ended amid protests and controversy over social issues.
•Kaepernick remains active in training and social justice efforts.
•His memoir, The Perilous Fight, is releasing on September 15.

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6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Colin Kaepernick Is Ready to Return to the NFL, Claims He’s Better Than a ‘Good Amount’ of Current QBs

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Nearly a decade after playing his last pro football game, Colin Kaepernick is still ready to return to the field. “We got the cleats by the door,” the former quarterback, 38, told Us Weekly in an interview published on Monday, September 14. “We’ll be out the door.” He also “wholeheartedly” agreed that some teams could […]
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