Reports: Colin Kaepernick lands workout with Las Vegas Raiders
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By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s quest to return to the NFL may have received a boost when he landed a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders, several media outlets reported.
Kaepernick, 34, who last played in the NFL in 2016 -- the year he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice -- was scheduled to work out Wednesday with the Raiders, according to ESPN.
Kaepernick has recently stepped up his efforts to return to professional football, conducting workouts in several cities, The Washington Post reported. He threw passes during halftime of the University of Michigan’s spring game. The Wolverines are coached by Jim Harbaugh, who was Kaepernick’s coach with the San Francisco 49ers.
The workout with the Raiders marks Kaepernick’s first with an NFL team since he met with the Seattle Seahawks in May 2017, ESPN reported. The Seahawks declined to sign him.
Kaepernick led the 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season, when San Francisco lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens. The following season, he led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Seattle Seahawks.
Derek Carr is currently the Raiders’ starting quarterback, and Las Vegas also traded with New England to obtain backup Jarrett Stidham earlier this month, ESPN reported.
In this handout image provided by the NFL, Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick # 7 of the San Francisco 49ers defends as his team plays the New Orleans Saints during their pre season game at Louisiana Superdome on August 12, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick #7 celebrates a touchdown with Alex Boone #75 and Joe Staley #74 of the S.F. 49ers during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the S.F. 49ers looks on during warm ups prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park on January 12, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers smiles on the sideline against the Arizona Cardinals during a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 29, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick attends Beats By Dr. Dre special event At Marquee New York on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Beats by Dr. Dre)
(L-R) Model Chrissy Teigen and NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick backstage at The 2014 ESPYS at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images For ESPYS)
Football player Colin Kaepernick with the San Francisco 49ers is seen on set for "This is the Cap" Fall campaign shoot on June 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for New Era)
Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers talks with Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after their game at Levi's Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers signs autographs for fans after a 31-21 win over the San Diego Chargers during a preseason game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 1, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers and Eli Harold #58 kneel during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick (L) and Nessa attend the 2017 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME)
Colin Kaepernick receives the SI Muhammad Ali Legacy Award during SPORTS ILLUSTRATED 2017 Sportsperson of the Year Show on December 5, 2017 at Barclays Center in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
(L-R) Rick Kaepernick, Teresa Kaepernick, Colin Kaepernick and Nessa attend the VH1's 3rd Annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms" - Cocktail Reception on May 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick attends as O, The Oprah Magazine hosts special NYC screening of "A Wrinkle In Time" at Walter Reade Theater at Walter Reade Theater on March 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)