August 15th 2024.
After facing the disappointing reality that he may not have the opportunity to return to the NFL and resume his career, quarterback Colin Kaepernick has now shifted his focus to a new goal: competing in the 2028 Olympics being held in Los Angeles. The next summer games will see the introduction of flag football as a new sport, and Kaepernick is determined to represent Team USA on the field. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, he expressed his excitement at the possibility of playing for the flag football team in 2028.
When asked about his potential participation in the 2028 Olympics, Kaepernick responded, "Hopefully, we'll be out there. We're gonna work on some things and see if we can make it in there. But would love to be out there." Despite not having played professional football since the 2016 season, the former San Francisco 49ers player hasn't given up on his dream of returning to the NFL. "We're still training, still pushing," he stated. "So, hopefully. We just gotta get one of these team owners to open up."
It's been eight years since Kaepernick has played in the NFL, and he has been tirelessly trying to garner interest from teams. Some may argue that his skills may have diminished over the years, but the 36-year-old quarterback remains confident that he can still make a significant impact on the field and help a team win a Super Bowl. "It's something I've trained my whole life for," he explained. "So, to be able to step back on the field, I think that would be a major moment; a major accomplishment for me. Also, I think it's something that I can bring a lot to a team and help them win a championship."
In October 2023, there were talks that Kaepernick could potentially join the Extreme Football League, owned by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, in order to showcase his skills for the NFL. While The Rock publicly stated that he didn't think Kaepernick would join the league, the quarterback still holds onto hope of one day rejoining the NFL. In fact, there has been speculation that newly hired L.A. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh may tap Kaepernick as a QB coach. Only time will tell what the future holds for the talented athlete, but one thing is for sure: he continues to strive for greatness and refuses to let go of his passion for the game.
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