49ers CEO doesn’t buy Kaepernick’s allegation

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said he doesn’t believe there’s merit to Colin Kaepernick’s claim that NFL owners collectively conspired to keep him from playing in the league, as his recent grievance alleges.

“It’s hard for me to get into any details or really share my opinion. But I don’t believe there’s base to that claim that he’s being blackballed,” York said Thursday.

Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers last winter after it was made clear by new general manager John

Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan that the quarterback would have been released. He was scheduled to make $14.9 million for 2017.

Kaepernick on Sunday filed a grievance against the league and its owners alleging he remains unsigned as a result of owners colluding against him after he kneeled during the national anthem before games last season. Proceeding with caution: Jameis Winston said his injured right shoulder is “getting better every single day,” however the Tampa Bay quarterback still isn’t throwing in practice.

The Buccaneers decided against the thirdyear pro testing his arm Thursday, saying Winston instead will work with the first-team offense on Friday.

Winston, who has a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder, was listed as “limited” in practice for the second straight day.

Bridgewater believes he’ll play: After nearly 14 months of arduous rehabilitation for his left knee, Minnesota Vikings quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater has arrived at the final stage.

“I definitely believe I’ll play this year,” Bridgewater said.

Bridgewater spoke to reporters for the first time since the beginning of training camp and only the second time since he crumpled to the grass during a non-contact drill at practice Aug. 30, 2016.