Kaepernick's Hidden Injuries and Career Exit | San Francisco 49ers News

Colin Kaepernick reveals how he was misled by 49ers doctors in 2015, told he had only bruises while secretly battling serious injuries to his shoulder, thumb, and knee—some never officially reported despite him being sidelined and placed on injured reserve. Playing through pain amid contract uncertainty, he returned to post decent stats, then restructured his deal to sacrifice injury guarantees for performance incentives as the team’s front office changed. After the season, with a new coaching staff, he was told he’d be released—and opted out, becoming a free agent. Despite his proven talent, including a Super Bowl appearance, no NFL team has signed him since. Even today, players like Cam Heyward credit his ability, suggesting external factors—not skill—are keeping him out of the league. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lied-colin-kaepernick-makes-bold-113000482.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/767c74a344c4e9aa Report issues to [email protected].