Is a sensational comeback on the horizon in the NFL? In any case, Colin Kaepernick is working on it. The ex-NFL star offered himself to the now Aaron Rodgers-less New York Jets through his agent.
The New York Jets are in shock. After just four snaps, the “Gang Green” lost star quarterback and hopeful Aaron Rodgers, who is out for the rest of the season that has just started with a torn Achilles tendon. And that after all the hype and championship ambitions of the team from the “Big Apple”. So what to do? Well, the Jets are currently relying on replacement Zach Wilson, who took over from Rodgers in the opening game against the Buffalo Bills. Nevertheless, many names are making the rounds as possible replacement candidates for Rodgers, even NFL retiree and legend Tom Brady is mentioned.
After the Jets quarterback’s serious injury became known, another former star is said to have thrown his hat into the ring. Colin Kaepernick’s agent has apparently contacted the Jets and offered his clients an option. According to the agent, Kaepernick is very interested in returning to the NFL. This is what NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports. Accordingly, Kaepernick wrote to the NFL insider: “I just need one try.”
Colin Kaepernick continues to dream of the NFL
The 35-year-old had repeatedly emphasized that he was aiming for a return to the football league and was exploring possible options.
Kaepernick kept fit with individual training and workouts and also repeatedly presented himself to different teams. However, it hasn’t been enough to sign a new employment contract in the league so far.
Kaepernick played his last game in the NFL in 2016. After that season – in March 2017 – his time with the San Francisco 49ers ended. His kneeling during the playing of the US anthem before the game had previously become a national political issue, and then US President Donald Trump also got involved – with sometimes foul language.