Kaepernick tryout postponed over anthem
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks had plans to bring in former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for a workout as they search for a backup to Russell Wilson but postponed the meeting when he said he did not know what his plan is for his off-field social activism going forward, including whether he would continue to kneel for the national anthem.
A source told the Seattle Times on Thursday that the Seahawks asked Kaepernick what his plans would be for his off-field activities if he were to play football in 2018 and that Kaepernick — who kneeled for the anthem during his most recent season in the NFL with the 49ers in 2016 — said he didn't know. The Seahawks were said to want a firmer plan from Kaepernick about all of his off-field activities — including but not solely limited to kneeling for the anthem — and how that might impact football.
With Kaepernick saying he was unclear of his future off-field plans, the Seahawks then decided to postpone the trip for now so that coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider could further discuss the situation but left the door open that Kaepernick could still be considered and brought in for a visit.
Regardless of the exact reasoning for the postponement of Kaepernick's visit — and whether it is really a postponement or a cancellation — what seems clear is that for now Seattle will be considering more options as it searches for a backup to Wilson.
Seattle has only Wilson on its roster at quarterback after releasing Trevone Boykin last month after he was arrested in Texas on suspicion of domestic violence.
Favre says he has memory loss
Brett Favre says he might have had “thousands” of concussions during his Hall of Fame career. The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football. He said on NBC's “Megyn Kelly Today” that he is experiencing short-term memory issues.
Brett Favre says he might have had “thousands” of concussions during his Hall of Fame career.
The three-time NFL MVP who played from 1992-2010 and was known for his aggressive approach to football said Thursday on NBC's “Megyn Kelly Today” that he is experiencing shortterm memory issues.
Favre, 48, has become an advocate for concussion research and said he had three or four known concussions during his lengthy career, which spanned 302 regularseason games and 24 in the postseason.
Favre said he would not encourage youngsters to play football.
Foster charged in assault case
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been charged with felony domestic violence after being accused of dragging his girlfriend and punching her in the head in February, leaving her with a ruptured eardrum, authorities said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney charged Foster on Thursday, when he was also arraigned in San Jose. A judge ordered him not to have any contact with his girlfriend.
Foster was accompanied to court by 49ers teammate Richard Sherman. He did not enter a plea and was released after posting $75,000 bail.
Manziel rushes for 2 TDs in loss
Johnny Manziel’s bid to return to the NFL continued Thursday night as he ran for a pair of touchdowns in his final game in The Spring League.
The South picked up another loss as the West won 34-17, but Manziel, who also threw an interception, got to show off his wheels as he attempted to persuade scouts in attendance that he has what it takes for a second chance in the NFL.
Landry, Browns finalizing deal
The Browns and threetime Pro Bowl slot receiver Jarvis Landry are close to finalizing a long-term contract worth more than $15 million per year, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Landry's new deal will be for five years and worth $75.5 million with $47 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network.