49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has parted ways with XAM Sports, the agency that had represented him since he entered the NFL in 2011, according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee. It’s currently unknown which agency Kaepernick will tab to replace XAM, but it’s clear someone else will negotiate his next contract if he opts out of his current deal in the coming weeks.
As a client of XAM, Kaepernick inked a six-year, $114MM extension with the 49ers in 2014, when he and the franchise were among the NFL’s upper echelon. Kaepernick’s on-field output has gone downhill in the three seasons since, and the 49ers have cratered over the past two years in the wake of former head coach Jim Harbaugh‘s exit.
The Niners won just two games last season and will try to turn around their fortunes with a rookie general manager, John Lynch, and a first-time head coach, Kyle Shanahan. Those two will have a decision to make at quarterback, where they could target an upgrade over Kaepernick, who is facing a March 2 deadline to opt out of his contract. Lynch spoke glowingly last week of Kaepernick, who reached out to the ex-FOX analyst shortly after San Francisco hired him.
“Colin and I, when I did some 49ers games, I’d say we hit it off,” Lynch said. “I’d say there was a trust there. I think that trust extends, and I was thrilled when he reached out. I’m looking forward to talking with him.
Kaepernick has earned more than $40MM since signing his extension, notes Barrows, who adds that the 29-year-old enlisted the help of Jeff Nalley of Select Sports Group – not XAM – to renegotiate the accord last year. The six-year veteran is now undecided on whether he’ll opt out of the amended contract. The Lynch-led 49ers could essentially make the call for Kaepernick and cut him, which would save the already cap space-rich team $16.9MM in spending room for 2017. However, there’s also the possibility they’ll bring him back on a less expensive pact.
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Do us all a favor and find a new country while you’re at it! Commie!
Haha bitter little fans
Just my opinion, but Kap is a disrespectful little jerk.
I have no problems if that is what you think about him, think what you want. But to be offended because he kneels during the national anthem is childish. If you continue to stand for it the anthem great, if someone doesn’t want to, shut up! It literally doesn’t affect you in any way. Guys take a knee when a teammate is injured on the field, and no one complains about that as disrespect. Taking a knee disrespects no one!
Kneeling for the anthem may be even more respectful than standing. Better to take a knee for our fallen brothers and sisters.
Sorry not saying you specifically Ironman_4life, just more of a rant
Would rather have someone who’ll speak out publicly about injustice than someone who’s OK with the injustice happening and posts things anonymously in sports groups against him. Kaepernick is ten times the American than those who post crap against him will ever be.
Ok. I have no issue with his political beliefs . With that being said , hes an NFL player, not an activist . The person signing his check does have a say in his actions .
Oh to discount being anonymous, my name is robert fisher from visalia california
But shouldn’t we want people in the spotlight to make statements? They’re using their position to make a personal statement or feeling known.
How did that work out for him
Not saying it worked out well. If there is an issue with how he’s going about doing it or when (such that game when they were honoring the military) then sure, he deserves the criticism. But you can’t be mad at the guy for stating his opinion or trying to make his voice heard. Was the way he chose to make his voice heard wrong? Probably. But he’s still trying to make his voice heard. It seems like his peers respect and believe in him too so at least he’s not a locker room cancer.
Good riddance
Yes Sirrrr…..now he can take a seat at home.
Former agent. Phew!
Telling you guys, he does things to stay in the news. Every few weeks it’s something.
Lol at the Libtards in the comments
100 % right wing as it gets !!!
Just look at him…… He is a goat loving Bozo the Clown. For you weak, thin skinned liberals. I apologize for being straight forward.
You shouldn’t confuse the Liberals with facts and commonsense
Leave it up to Conservatives to turn everything into a political argument…