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Coverage dated April 18, 2022

"Unfinished business": Colin Kaepernick says he's willing to come back to the NFL as a backup quarterback

Headline from CBS News

"The NFL is supposed to be a meritocracy ... If I'm not good enough, get rid of me. But let me come in and show you," Kaepernick said.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. NewsBusters

    Big of Him: Kaepernick Now Willing To Play Backup In NFL (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Colin Kaepernick changes his mind on the NFL more than Anthony Fauci changes his mind on how to effectively fight COVID.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Colin Kaepernick open to being a backup QB, eyes Super Bowl win (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    NFL quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick announced he is looking for "the opportunity to walk through the door" of the NFL and return as a player, even if that means being a backup quarterback.

  3. CBS News

    "Unfinished business": Colin Kaepernick says he's willing to come back to the NFL as a backup quarterback (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "The NFL is supposed to be a meritocracy ... If I'm not good enough, get rid of me. But let me come in and show you," Kaepernick said.

  4. Black Enterprise

    Colin Kaepernick is Down to Play Backup Quarterback to Return to NFL (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Colin Kaepernick is still hoping for a chance to play in the NFL again and is even willing to serve as a backup if the opportunity presents itself.

  5. Townhall

    Kaepernick Seeks NFL Return, Says He's Willing to Accept Backup QB Job to Make It Happen (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick said in a podcast published Monday that he hopes to return to the league and is even willing to take on a backup quarterback role

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