As the rumors continue to connect Colin Kaepernick to his only known suitor this offseason, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (on Twitter) no deal is imminent between the parties yet.
That said, Rapoport reports last week’s Seahawks summit was not a courtesy visit for Kaepernick. The interest is real, but no agreement is close at this point.
Kaepernick made the trip to Seattle on May 24, preceding an Austin Davis trek to the Pacific Northwest. ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reported over the weekend that the majority of the NFL personnel he spoke to believe this union will happen. But for now, the 29-year-old former Super Bowl starter remains without a team as he enters what would be his seventh NFL season.
A few NFC teams that elected to move toward different backup quarterback options reportedly did not consider Kaepernick for those positions. The Cowboys went with Kellen Moore, who has five game appearances in five years, and the Buccaneers signed Ryan Fitzpatrick. Giants owner John Mara told TheMMQB.com’s Jenny Vrentas he received more letters about the then-49er’s national anthem protest than he has about any other issue. The Giants, who were not connected to Kaepernick this offseason, ended up selecting Davis Webb in the third round.
Seattle’s situation makes sense for the passer, with Russell Wilson‘s skill set somewhat aligning with Kaepernick’s and the team housing unseasoned backups. But as the team prepares to begin OTAs on Tuesday, Trevone Boykin and Jake Heaps are Wilson’s only understudies under contract. Of that duo, only Boykin has appeared in a game. The former TCU star attempted 18 passes as a rookie but has been arrested twice this year after encountering previous legal issues before 2017.
Beyond Kaepernick, Davis, Robert Griffin III, Shaun Hill and Christian Ponder reside as notable UFA quarterbacks the Seahawks could consider. Pete Carroll also said RG3 is not out of the question in an interview earlier this month, but the team is believed to prefer Kaepernick over him.
He wants too much dough and Seattle is smart knowing his market is ice cold
From a left-wing city to another left-wing city shame they are beautiful places
Yeah because right wing cities are full of love, hospitality and acceptance of differing values and opinions
San Francisco is not a beautiful city.
Kappy isn’t worth a pound of bacon
If they sign him they better put in his contract you stand for the national anthem. I don’t much care for the guy but we have had other players I have not cared for. I can still root for my favorite team. Just don’t let him make a spectacle of himself by kneeling. If you want to protest find a better way to do it.