Colin Kaepernick hasn’t suited up for an NFL game since 2016, but his passion for the sport hasn’t faded. According to his longtime girlfriend, Nessa Diab , Kaepernick is still grinding away every single day, training in hopes of one day returning to the league. However, at 37 years old, some fans are questioning if his age is too much of a hurdle for his comeback dreams.
Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL in 2016 and has long claimed that politics, not talent, have kept him from returning to the league
Kaepernick has long maintained that his NFL exile isn’t due to his skill level but because of the controversy surrounding his decision to kneel during the national anthem. His peaceful protest, which sparked heated debates, is often seen as the reason why teams have been hesitant to sign him, despite his abilities. In multiple interviews, Kaepernick has expressed his readiness to play, if only a team would give him a chance based purely on his talent and not the political bias that he believes still shadows his career.
Many fans are skeptical about Kaepernick’s age and whether a 37-year-old quarterback can still compete at the NFL level after such a long break from the game
As Kaepernick continues his pursuit, many fans, particularly on social media, have questioned if a 37-year-old quarterback is too old to return to the NFL after such a long break. Some believe his skills may have faded over the years, with others pointing out the physical toll of age on athletes. “He’s too old now,” some critics argue, doubting his ability to make an impact in such a competitive league.
Despite these doubts, Kaepernick remains determined, continuing to train with the same intensity he had when he last played professionally. His girlfriend, Nessa, has made it clear that his focus hasn’t wavered. “It’s all up to the teams if they’ll let him,” she said, underscoring that the ball is now in the hands of NFL organizations.
Before his hiatus from the NFL, Kaepernick was a standout player, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance and accumulating over 12,000 passing yards in six seasons. Despite his athletic achievements, Kaepernick’s name is now just as widely associated with his activism as his football career.
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Colin Kaepernick last played in the NFL in 2016 and has long claimed that politics, not talent, have kept him from returning to the league
Colin Kaepernick still training in hopes of NFL return, girlfriend says https://t.co/7RZGKIiPMn pic.twitter.com/LUmJjLIWgS
— New York Post (@nypost) April 20, 2025
Kaepernick has long maintained that his NFL exile isn’t due to his skill level but because of the controversy surrounding his decision to kneel during the national anthem. His peaceful protest, which sparked heated debates, is often seen as the reason why teams have been hesitant to sign him, despite his abilities. In multiple interviews, Kaepernick has expressed his readiness to play, if only a team would give him a chance based purely on his talent and not the political bias that he believes still shadows his career.
Many fans are skeptical about Kaepernick’s age and whether a 37-year-old quarterback can still compete at the NFL level after such a long break from the game
As Kaepernick continues his pursuit, many fans, particularly on social media, have questioned if a 37-year-old quarterback is too old to return to the NFL after such a long break. Some believe his skills may have faded over the years, with others pointing out the physical toll of age on athletes. “He’s too old now,” some critics argue, doubting his ability to make an impact in such a competitive league.
Isn’t he older than me by now?
— Observer (@WisdomOverIQ) April 20, 2025
I get it. 34th year I keep hoping to hear my name called during the NFL draft.
— Jason 𝕏 (@Rocketman455) April 20, 2025
Isn't bro getting senior discounts at Golden Corral at this point?
— 🪨🇺🇸🦅 (@BravesAndStuff) April 20, 2025
Dude said NFL draft was like modern day slavery via Netflix show but knocking on the door wanting back in lmao
— Johnny Major (@jmajorj) April 21, 2025
The year is 2057, Colin Karpernick still hopeful for his NFL return.
— Heisenberg (@Mr_Derivatives) April 20, 2025
Despite these doubts, Kaepernick remains determined, continuing to train with the same intensity he had when he last played professionally. His girlfriend, Nessa, has made it clear that his focus hasn’t wavered. “It’s all up to the teams if they’ll let him,” she said, underscoring that the ball is now in the hands of NFL organizations.
Before his hiatus from the NFL, Kaepernick was a standout player, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance and accumulating over 12,000 passing yards in six seasons. Despite his athletic achievements, Kaepernick’s name is now just as widely associated with his activism as his football career.
Also read - That ain’t him dawg: Fans in disbelief after shocking mugshot of ex-NFL star Justin Blackmon surfaces online
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