With former NFL superstar quarterback Colin Kaepernick still unable to get an opportunity in the league, there was quite a bit of speculation that he might consider playing in the XFL to prove himself to teams in the league. But it doesn’t sound like that’s going to happen, after all.
In a recent post from the XFL official Instagram account, a fan suggested in the comments section that Colin Kaepernick should play in the XFL “if he wants to prove he still can.” But XFL owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson seemed to shoot that idea down in a reply, making it clear that he does not think that Kaepernick will be joining the XFL.
“We met with Kap and his agents (whom I like a lot) earlier this year. Good meeting, looked to create an opportunity for him but I don’t think it’ll happen. We’ll see,” Dwayne Johnson said in a comment.
Dwayne Johnson shuts down Colin Kaepernick XFL rumors.. pic.twitter.com/r4iq4JoMMu
— broady (@broadyboy101) September 30, 2023
Obviously, this is pretty major news about the future of the former star quarterback, and the football world had plenty to say about it on social media as a result.
So basically the Rock is saying they talked with Kapernick and his agents and Kapernick thinks he's you good for the XFL/USFL😂😂😂 https://t.co/gRdgLRpYIv
— HighOnWrestling (@Dusty4202) October 1, 2023
It sounds like the Rock offered him an opportunity and they turned it down to me.
— HighOnWrestling (@Dusty4202) October 1, 2023
This would be a great next step!
— Elisa DiMitria (@DimitriaElisa) October 2, 2023
Deshaun Watson – 700 days between NFL starts and he's trash compared to previous version.
Kap hasn't played in over 2075 days and at he wasn't anything close to talent of Watson.
Anyone thinking Kap can still play in NFL doesn't know the sport, especially at NFL level
— Richard Miller (@richard_mi45344) October 1, 2023
He did it the wrong way and what’s done is done…
— Andy (@skyracer_) October 1, 2023
He won't. His goal is not playing football.
— Edens Relic (@EdensRelic) October 1, 2023
It sounds like Kaepernick is not interested in playing in the league, but that the XFL would be glad to have him.
