Exciting news for fans of Colin Kaepernick as the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is setting his sights on the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. In a recent interview, Kaepernick expressed his interest in playing flag football for Team USA in the upcoming Olympics. The addition of flag football to the Olympic lineup has opened up new opportunities for athletes like Kaepernick to showcase their talents on a global stage.
“Hopefully we’ll be out there,” Kaepernick told Sky Sports. “We’re gonna work on some things, see if we can make it in there. But we’d love to be out there.”
Flag football is set to make its debut in the 2028 Olympics, joining other exciting sports like T20 cricket, lacrosse (sixes), baseball, softball, and squash. The games will be played in a five-on-five format on a 50-yard field that is 25 yards wide, promising fast-paced action and thrilling competition.
At 36 years old, Kaepernick has not played in an NFL game since 2016, his final season with the 49ers. Throughout his career, Kaepernick amassed impressive stats, throwing for 12,271 yards, 72 touchdowns, and 30 interceptions, earning a career 88.9 passer rating in 69 games, with 58 starts.
Following his departure from the 49ers, Kaepernick found himself without a team in the NFL. He made headlines by filing a grievance against the league, alleging that team owners colluded to keep him out of the NFL due to his peaceful protests during the national anthem to raise awareness about police brutality and racial inequality in the United States.
Despite facing challenges in his football career, Kaepernick remains determined to pursue his passion for the game and now has his sights set on representing Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Olympics. Fans can expect to see Kaepernick bring his signature style and skill to the Olympic stage, showcasing his talent in a new and exciting way.