Football World Reacts to Colin Kaepernick’s Workout With Raiders

The 34-year-old quarterback hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2016.

Colin Kaepernick is working out with the Raiders on Wednesday, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The quarterback hasn’t played in the NFL since 2016. That season, Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. 

This offseason, Kaepernick has been seen working out with various NFL stars, but no teams have asked him to come to their facilities until the Raiders.

If the 34-year-old joins the Las Vegas squad, he will join a quarterback room already consisting of Derek Carr, Nick Mullens, Jarrett Stidham and Chase Garbers. The news of Kaepernick’s workout wasn’t a huge surprise to some, as Raiders owner Mark Davis said last month the organization would be open to bringing in Kaepernick for a workout.

“I believe in Colin Kaepernick,” Davis said, via Pro Football Focus. “He deserves every chance in the world to become a quarterback in the National Football League. I still stand by it. If our coaches and general manager want to bring him in, I would welcome him with open arms.”

Wednesdays’s news created a flood of reaction on Twitter from the football world, players and reporters alike. Check out some of the top reactions to the news of Kaepernick’s workout below. 

QB Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Raiders is taking place later this afternoon at the team facility, per source. HC Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler are expected to be out there for it.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 25, 2022

Colin Kaepernick gives me hope.

— R.K. Russell (@RKRelentless) May 25, 2022

About time. https://t.co/ivwnaFYLBV

— John Owning (@JohnOwning) May 25, 2022

Colin Kaepernick hasn't played a game since 2016, which is a long layoff no matter how talented you are, but the #Raiders QB room could have space for him. Nick Mullens is the clear backup behind Derek Carr, but beyond that it's largely just comprised of a bunch of guys.

— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) May 25, 2022

Now it’s real. They bring you into the facility, there’s real intention there. https://t.co/gnQ3YebPRR

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) May 25, 2022

Good for the Las Vegas Raiders. This is long overdue. https://t.co/dSNGGpxp5Q

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) May 25, 2022

Wanna know how long it has been since Colin Kaepernick played in the NFL? The Dolphins were a playoff team that year.

— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) May 25, 2022

Yes! GO KAP GO! https://t.co/cJckt9mJs1

— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) May 25, 2022

Kudos to Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler for being the first guys to give Kaepernick a workout https://t.co/kRhbqC03B9

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) May 25, 2022

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