Seven Years After Kneeling Protest, Colin Kaepernick Is ‘Returning’ to American Households on October 10

Published 07/11/2023, 10:49 AM EDT

Colin Kaepernick, the former star quarterback of the 49ers, is making a football comeback, but with a twist. After his famous kneeling during the national anthem brought a severe backlash, no other team was willing to recruit him even for this season. Consequently, he has remained a free agent all this time. However, he remains steadfast in his journey and has become an activist-cum-advocate for social justice concerns.

Then in recent news, Kaepernick recently made a groundbreaking announcement that has shaken the NFL world. This announcement indicates his return, but in a digital form.

Colin Kaepernick was very excited about the announcement

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At the end of last month, the former QB made an announcement about an arcade-style football video game. Titled, ‘Wildcard Football’, it will be released on October 10 on almost all major platforms, from Nintendo Switch to even Windows PC. Whether players prefer consoles or PCs, they can choose and customize their players while enjoying fun power-ups to outperform their opponents. The game features a thrilling 7-on-7 throwdown, with flying saucers hovering above the field, creating barriers for players trying to reach the end zone.

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Exciting power-ups can also transform players into super-sized versions, making it easier to break through the defense. Kaepernick recently appeared in an interview where he expressed his excitement for the upcoming video game. He enthusiastically encouraged everyone to give the game a try and experience its unique features. Apart from that, fans have more reasons to wait for it as it seems the Super Bowl Champion will also be featured.

Patrick Mahomes will also feature in the game

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Recent reports indicate that the former QB will be joined by hundreds of genuine pro players, however, it has yet failed to secure an NFL license. Furthermore, due to the game’s parent company, Saber, acquiring the NFL Player Association group license, they will be able to feature such players.

Kaepernick is reported to be joined by the Chiefs’ star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, along with several big names from the league, including the likes of Jalen Hurts, Aaron Donald, Joey Bosa, and numerous others. A trailer was also recently released of the game, with some positive feedback from the fans.

The game’s release date is still 3 months away, with room for improvement to the gameplay. Kaepernick also seems really excited about the release. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

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Written by:

Samnur Reza or “Rocky”, is an NFL Author at EssentiallySports. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for NFL. Rocky looks up to Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow as two of the best quarterbacks in the game.

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Hitesh Nigam

Seven Years After Kneeling Protest, Colin Kaepernick Is ‘Returning’ to American Households on October 10

Colin Kaepernick was very excited about the announcement

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Patrick Mahomes will also feature in the game