Cowboys star Micah Parsons was thinking about skipping the NFL to prepare for the Olympics just the day before. Colin Kaepernick, a former quarterback and civil rights activist, has now weighed in, raising the possibility that he might play for the team and take home a medal in 2028.
Colin Kaepernick is known for his flamboyant style and activism
In 2028, the 36-year-old, who is not currently playing in the NFL, said he might take home a medal in either flag football or javelin. His wife Nessa responded positively to the Wisconsin native’s comment, saying, “Vibes!!!!!” “I adore this!,” “Let’s goooooo,” and six fire emojis were included in the Instagram comments section of the image uploaded by “Overtime.”
Fans react to Colin Kaepernick’s claims
Many admirers naturally joined the discussion on Instagram, offering both favorable and unfavorable opinions. Some supporters applauded the quarterback for being willing to take on the Olympic challenge, but others discounted his willingness by bringing up the controversy surrounding his kneeling in 2016.
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But, with quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson already in the mix, Kaepernick is unlikely to earn the opportunity in the LA Olympics. By any possibility, their imposing presence would indicate that he isn’t at the top of the hierarchy. Besides, he hasn’t played the game in eight years.
Kaepernick responded to a question about whether is harder to compete in—a 10k run or an NFL game—while also discussing the brutal aspect of football.
