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    Statement From Colin Kaepernick's Representatives

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    This document sets the record straight about false narratives regarding Colin Kaepernick. It states that Kaepernick has not been offered an NFL job since 2016, despite being able to seek employment; no team has worked him out; his agent has reached out to all 32 teams with little response; he has not demanded a specific salary; he was not a distraction with the 49ers; he still wants to play and has been working out for three years; he opted out of his 49ers contract because they were going to cut him; his skill set fits most NFL systems; and his statistics show he is still good enough to play in the NFL based on his career numbers and 2016 stats over 11 starts.

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    This document sets the record straight about false narratives regarding Colin Kaepernick. It states that Kaepernick has not been offered an NFL job since 2016, despite being able to seek employment; no team has worked him out; his agent has reached out to all 32 teams with little response; he has not demanded a specific salary; he was not a distraction with the 49ers; he still wants to play and has been working out for three years; he opted out of his 49ers contract because they were going to cut him; his skill set fits most NFL systems; and his statistics show he is still good enough to play in the NFL based on his career numbers and 2016 stats over 11 starts.

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    This document sets the record straight about false narratives regarding Colin Kaepernick. It states that Kaepernick has not been offered an NFL job since 2016, despite being able to seek employment; no team has worked him out; his agent has reached out to all 32 teams with little response; he has not demanded a specific salary; he was not a distraction with the 49ers; he still wants to play and has been working out for three years; he opted out of his 49ers contract because they were going to cut him; his skill set fits most NFL systems; and his statistics show he is still good enough to play in the NFL based on his career numbers and 2016 stats over 11 starts.

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    Statement From Colin Kaepernick's Representatives

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    This document sets the record straight about false narratives regarding Colin Kaepernick. It states that Kaepernick has not been offered an NFL job since 2016, despite being able to seek employment; no team has worked him out; his agent has reached out to all 32 teams with little response; he has not demanded a specific salary; he was not a distraction with the 49ers; he still wants to play and has been working out for three years; he opted out of his 49ers contract because they were going to cut him; his skill set fits most NFL systems; and his statistics show he is still good enough to play in the NFL based on his career numbers and 2016 stats over 11 starts.

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    October 10, 2019

    Facts to Address the False Narratives Regarding Colin Kaepernick

    There have been so many false narratives in the media regarding Colin, we believe it is
    important to set the record straight, again. Nothing below is up for interpretation or debate,
    it’s the truth and nothing else.

    Is Colin still able to seek employment in the NFL after he filed a grievance?
    Yes. Eric Reid filed the same grievance and is currently employed by an NFL team.

    Has Colin been offered a job by an NFL team?


    No, not a single team has offered Colin a job since the 2016 season, in which he began his
    peaceful protest.

    Has Colin ever had a workout with an NFL team?


    No, not a single team has brought Colin in for a workout. Seattle brought Colin in for a visit
    but did not work him out. Afterwards, Pete Carroll said Colin is a “starter in this league.” No
    other NFL team has interviewed or worked out Colin in the past 3 seasons, despite other false
    statements in the media to the contrary.

    Have you reached out to every team on Colin’s behalf?


    I have reached out to all 32 teams about Colin’s employment, with little to no response from
    teams about an opportunity for Colin. In 25 years, I have never seen anything like it.

    Has Colin demanded a specific salary in connection with his employment?


    No, that narrative is completely false.

    What about Colin being a “distraction” with the 49ers?


    His coach, Chip Kelly, during the 2016 season said about Colin, “He is zero distraction.” In
    that same 2016 season, Colin also won the Len Eshmont Award, voted on by 49er players
    and given to the 49er who best exemplifies inspirational and courageous play.

    Does Colin still want to play?


    Yes, he has been working out 5 days a week, for 3 years, in preparation to play again.

    If Colin wants to play, why did he opt out of his 49ers contract?
    Colin opted out after his conversation with the 49ers GM, John Lynch, who told Colin they
    were going to cut him and publicly stated, “I don’t want to characterize it as he made a
    decision to leave here…You can opt out, we can release you.” Colin opted out prior to free
    agency to maximize potential employment opportunities and because the 49ers would have
    cut him prior to the start of the 2017 season.

    Does Colin fit into most teams’ “system”?


    Yes. Colin played in a West Coast Offense under Jim Harbaugh, and the idea he doesn’t fit a
    team’s system does not mesh with how teams have adjusted their offensive schemes to fit
    the skill set of their quarterbacks. Colin has the same skill set as many of the young mobile
    quarterbacks flourishing in the NFL right now.
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    October 10, 2019

    Is Colin still good enough to play?


    Let’s provide some statistics to show Colin’s ability to play football at the highest level:

    Despite having to recover from three surgeries during 2016, Colin immediately started once
    healthy and was never beaten out by any other quarterback on the roster.

    2016 progress in QB Rating after coming back from injury:


     66.4 – First 2 Games (Post-Injury)
     93.6 – Next 5 Games
     101.1 – Last 4 Games

    2016 Stats (11 Starts) – 16 TDs/4 Ints, 2,241 passing yards, 2 rushing TDs, and 468 rushing
    yards

    2016 Stats (projected for 16 starts) – 23 TDs/5 Ints, 3,260 passing yards, 3 rushing TDs, and
    680 rushing yards

    In his Week 12 start at Miami, he led the 49ers to 475 yards of total offense. Colin
    accounted for 409 of those yards, including 296 passing and 113 rushing, accompanied by 3
    TDs.

    Colin accomplished all of this behind the 49ers offensive unit that ranked 4th in dropped
    passes and 29th in pass blocking efficiency, with a defense that ranked 32nd in points per
    game during Colin’s 11 starts.

    Career TD/Int Ratio: Colin has the 6th best ratio in NFL History among QBs with at least 70
    TDs, directly ahead of Derek Carr (7th), Drew Brees (8th), and Matt Ryan (9th).

    Career Stats – 72 TD/30 INT, 12,271 passing yards, 13 rushing TDs, 2,300 rushing yards

    Playoff Record – (4-2) including 1 Super Bowl appearance and 2 NFC Championship
    appearances

    In summary, it is difficult to think of another young player in NFL history with


    statistics and character as impressive as Colin’s not being given an opportunity to
    earn a spot on an NFL roster after what he has accomplished.

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    Jeff Nalley: Agent for 25+ years for multiple starting QBs, All-Pro and Pro Bowl players, 1st
    round picks, and has negotiated contracts of $50M+, $60M+, and $100M+.
    Jasmine Windham: PR Director for 5+ years for multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl players, 1st
    round picks, and Super Bowl Champions.

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