Goodell: Kap not being blackballed

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says teams aren’t blackballing Colin

Kaepernick for kneeling during the national anthem last year. “No, teams make decisions (based) on what’s in the best interest of their team . . . and they make those decisions individually,” Goodell said yesterday following his appearance at a forum with about 200 fans at the Denver Broncos’ indoor practice facility in Englewood, Calif.

Kaepernick, who opted out of his contract with the 49ers on March 3, has drawn interest from Seattle and Baltimore but remains unemployed a year after throwing for 16 touchdowns and four interceptions in 11 games. Several teams have signed lesser backups without giving Kaepernick a call.

Goodell demurred when asked if he thought Kaepernick should be in the league based strictly on his talent.

“There are other people who make those evaluations and that’s a decision that those teams all make individually,” Goodell said. “It’s not one that I would make as a commissioner.”

Cowboys beat Cards

With no stars and few starters on the field, the Dallas Cowboys edged the Arizona Cardinals 20-18 in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

At least the turf held up — unlike a year ago, when the game was canceled for safety reasons. The new field passed NFL operations directors’ approval, and the footing was steady.

Rookie Sam Irwin-Hill, unlikely to beat out Dallas veteran Dan Bailey for the placekicking job, made field goals of 23 and 43 yards, the latter providing the winning points in the fourth quarter.

Tannehill injures knee

Miami Dolphins quarterback

Ryan Tannehill reinjured his left knee in practice when it buckled as he scrambled and fell without being hit.

Tannehill walked slowly off the field accompanied by trainers. He underwent an MRI, but results weren’t definitive regarding the extent of the injury, and further assessment was expected today. . . .

Houston coach Bill O’Brien says receiver Will Fuller’s collarbone injury is not season-ending.

O’Brien addressed Fuller’s injury a day after the second-year player suffered the broken collarbone which will require surgery.

Jets’ top pick hurting

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, a first-round pick out of LSU, sprained an ankle during practice but tweeted “I’m okay,” an hour later. . . . The Los Angeles Rams signed

Justin Thomas, the former Georgia Tech quarterback attempting to make an NFL roster as a receiver.

The Rams also put defensive lineman Dominique Easley on injured reserve.