Colin Kaepernick worked out with the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this week, and the free-agent quarterback apparently impressed them in a number of ways.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that there are two things that stuck out to the Raiders about Kaepernick — his arm strength and overall conditioning. That said, Fowler notes that there was no indication a deal between Kaepernick and the Raiders was imminent as of Thursday evening.
Kaepernick is 34 and has not played in the NFL since 2016. It is a positive sign that he is still in good shape, but there is a big difference between conditioning and arm strength and actual game shape.
The Raiders have Jarrett Stidham and Nick Mullens on their roster behind Derek Carr. Kaepernick would not be a lock to make the 53-man roster even if he signed with the Raiders. One report claimed there are at least two other teams that have showed interest.
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