Alouettes neg list QB Colin Kaepernick settles grievance with NFL

Colin Kaepernick and the NFL have come to a resolution over his allegation of collusion to keep him out of the league.

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— Mark Geragos (@markgeragos) February 15, 2019

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Mark Geragos, the lawyer representing Kaepernick, released a joint statement about the two sides resolving pending grievances subject to a confidentiality agreement. Kaepernick filed the lawsuit last fall.

In a stunning move strongly signaling a financial settlement between Colin Kaepernick and the #NFL, Yahoo Sports has learned the QB has withdrawn his collusion complaint against the NFL. Sources previously said Kaepernick would only withdraw if a lucrative settlement was secured.

— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 15, 2019

Kaepernick was the first player in NFL history to take a knee during the United States national anthem in the San Francisco 49ers final pre-season game on Sep. 1, 2016, protesting racial injustice. Kaepernick has been a free agent since opting out of his contract with the 49ers in March 2017, leading to speculation that he had been blackballed by the league. The NFLPA was not privy to the the details of the agreement, but hope Kaepernick gets an opportunity to play in the NFL again.

Kaepernick has thrown for 12,271 yards and 72 touchdowns with 30 interceptions and 2,300 rushing yards (6.1 yards per ) and 13 touchdowns since San Francisco selected him in the 2011 NFL draft.

Kaepernick was added to the Montreal Alouettes negotiation list in September 2017 and was previously on the Ticats list of 45 protected players.

It’s been reported by multiple outlets, including 3Down and Pro Football Talk, that Kaepernick is not interested in playing in the CFL though Montreal general manager Kavis Reed has been in contact with the quarterback’s camp. From a monetary standpoint, there’s no need for Kaepernick to play football as he has earned more than $24 million during his NFL career and now a lucrative settlement.

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