ATLANTA (93.7 The Fan) - Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will work out for at least NFL 11 teams this Saturday in Atlanta and the Steelers are not one of them.
The NFL reports that Arizona, Atlanta, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, Tampa Bay and Washington have committed to attend so far.
Former NFL head coach Hue Jackson will lead the drills.
Former coach Joe Philbin will also be in attendance.
— NFL345 (@NFL345) November 14, 2019Video of the workout and interview will be sent to all 31 teams along with head coaches and general managers.
Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid filed collusion grievances against the league, saying they were blacklisted because of protests during the national anthem at games. Kaepernick has not played in the league since 2016, while Reid missed three games last season before signing with Carolina. Kaepernick contended the owners violated their collective bargaining agreement with players by conspiring to keep him off teams.
A wave of protests by NFL players began in 2016 after Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem to call attention to police brutality and racial inequality. The protests grew into one of the most polarizing issues in sports, with President Donald Trump loudly urging the league to suspend or fire players who demonstrate during "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Kaepernick filed his grievance in August 2017. Arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank sent it to trial, denying the league's request to throw out the former 49ers quarterback's claims. Burbank's decision meant there was enough evidence of collusion to keep the grievances going.
While he has been away from the playing field, Kaepernick has become an advocate for battling social and racial injustice. On Thursday, a person with knowledge of the conversations told the AP that Kaepernick turned down a chance to join the fledgling Alliance of American Football , seeking $20 million or more from the upstart league that pays its players $225,000 over three seasons.
Reid currently plays for the Carolina Panthers
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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