The Colin Kaepernick free agency saga continues, as the talented and controversial quarterback remains unemployed at this juncture of the 2017 offseason. However, the former San Francisco 49ers signal-caller could have an interesting landing spot in the works, as Ian Rapoport brings word of a workout with the Seattle Seahawks.
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First, Rapoport indicated that Kaepernick was expected to be a part of a quarterback workout this week.
#Seahawks are slated to work out reserve QBs soon & barring a change of plans, Colin Kaepernick is expected to be one of them, per sources.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 24, 2017
Then, he drilled down to the fact that Kaepernick will be visiting with the Seahawks on Thursday.
The #Seahawks visit with free agent QB Colin Kaepernick & at least 1 other is today, source said. He flew in last night from the East Coast.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 24, 2017
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Word broke recently that the Seahawks were considering both Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III for their backup quarterback job in support of Russell Wilson. This makes sense on a number of levels.
Seattle's backup situation is up in the air given the weak depth chart and off-field issues for Trevone Boykin. Beyond that, both Kaepernick and Griffin III would allow the Seahawks to deploy a similar offense in the event of an injury to Russell Wilson, with both players bringing mobility to the table in a way that would be necessary behind Seattle's patchwork offensive line.
At this point, a signing does not necessarily appear imminent but there is more and more smoke to the situation and there might be fire underneath.
