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Royce White criticizes Colin Kaepernick's NFL prospects in interview

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Royce White criticizes Colin Kaepernick's NFL prospects in interview

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Royce White, a former NBA player, criticized Colin Kaepernick's potential return to the NFL during a 2026 interview. White argued that he has a better chance of resuming his basketball career than Kaepernick does of becoming an NFL starter. Kaepernick, who last played in 2017, continues his training regimen at age 38. White also expressed doubts about Kaepernick's relevance in NFL discussions nearly a decade after his final game. White invited Kaepernick to publicly debate their differing views on activism.

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•Royce White questions Colin Kaepernick's relevance in NFL discussions.
•Kaepernick has not played in an NFL game since January 2017.
•White believes he has a better chance of returning to the NBA than Kaepernick to the NFL.
•Kaepernick continues to train for a football opportunity.
•White invited Kaepernick to debate their differing views publicly.

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Image Press Agency/Depositphotos Royce White criticizes Colin Kaepernick Royce White, a former NBA first-round pick and former Minnesota U.S. Senate candidate, criticized Colin Kaepernick during a 2026 interview with Brandon Robinson. White questioned the attention Kaepernick received nearly 10 years after his final NFL season. White argued he had a better chance of returning to…
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