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After Joining Hands With $167,000,000,000 Giant, Colin Kaepernick Makes an Offer Many Teams Could Hardly Refuse

Published 07/25/2023, 8:13 AM EDT

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As the new NFL season draws near, numerous free agents remain unsigned, including 35-year-old Colin Kaepernick. Despite his departure from the NFL seven years ago, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback continues his relentless pursuit of an NFL return. Kaepernick’s journey has been marked by his transformation into a social activist after kneeling during the national anthem, to protest police brutality against Black communities.

During his time away from the game, he collaborated with notable brands, such as Ben & Jerry’s, for a non-dairy cookies & caramel ice cream flavor. Additionally, he eagerly anticipates the release of his arcade-style game and has secured a partnership with a major footwear company. Notably, Kaepernick enlisted the support of fellow NFL stars to showcase his skills while promoting the massive $167 billion footwear brand as he seeks to return to the NFL.

Kap’s aura leaves marquee NFL players in awe!

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Recently, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick engaged in an exciting workout alongside a group of NFL standouts, including notable players like CeeDee Lamb, Kendrick Bourne, and Jaylen Waddle. The thrilling workout took place at the Oregon Nike World HQ, where Kap showcased his game prowess and proudly endorsed his collaboration brand, Nike, in an Instagram workout video.

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The video featured Kap throwing passes and training with the NFL stars, who couldn’t help but praise his remarkable gameplay. Bourne from the Patriots was in awe, exclaiming, “Man, he looks great…He looks good, the arm looks strong. He got a rocket of an arm … he got another good six years left.” Lamb was equally impressed, noting, “The arm’s still intact, strong arm. Deep balls, very nice. Man, he’s still Kaep, now. (He’s) still got it …

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While the video felt like a compelling promotional effort and branding initiative, Kap’s true passion lies in returning to the NFL. Though his selection remains uncertain, Kap has a master plan to make his way back into American households through an intriguing wild card game.

Kap’s latest arcade-version football!

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Colin Kaepernick is returning to the NFL ground, but in virtual version. Saber Interactive‘s latest arcade-style sports joint, Wild Card Football, is set to be released on October 10th for online gamers. The game stars the former NFL quarterback who led the 49ers to a Super Bowl in 2013. Wild Card Football will be available on various platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, Windows PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), and Xbox One.

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The game is packed with zany power-ups, adding excitement as Kap grows super-size and stomps the defense. Additionally, Wild Card Football somewhat resembles a Mario Kart game and boasts a vast array of authentic professional athletes, thanks to Saber obtaining an NFL Players Association group license. However, it’s worth noting that the game does not include the NFL license.

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While Kap endeavors to stage a comeback in the NFL, it remains uncertain how long he will have to wait. In the meantime, his devoted fans can relish witnessing his milestones and appearances in Wild Card Football.

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Bhwya Sriya is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from an esteemed university, Bhwya tries to amalgamate her love for sports with her creativity. Her interest in sports arose when Bhwya represented her district on a race track in school.
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