Former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Appears To Be Working With Chargers QB Justin Hebert

 

There was speculation earlier this year that former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick could work with Justin Herbert as a member of Jim Harbaugh’s staff after Harbaugh accepted the Los Angeles Chargers head coaching job. Kaepernick wasn’t hired as an assistant, but he was recently spotted with Herbert.

Kaepernick would prefer to rejoin the NFL as a quarterback. Last year, he sent a letter to the New York Jets asking them to try him out on the practice squad following Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury. The Jets didn’t take up the offer, and Kaepernick continued his streak of being a free agent.

The San Francisco 49ers connection

Apr 2, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Colin Kaepernick passes during halftime at the Michigan Spring game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Kaepernick and Harbaugh have had a close relationship ever since Harbaugh coached Kaepernick in San Francisco. He organized a workout at Michigan for Kaepernick at the halftime of Michigan’s spring game in 2022. When he was a candidate for the Minnesota Vikings head coaching job, Harbaugh wanted to hire Kaepernick as a member of the staff.

It would have made sense for Kaepernick to join the Chargers as their quarterbacks coach. Instagram, the Chargers hired Herbert’s previous position coach, Shane Day, for the 2024 season.

Kaepernick and Hebert are teammates for another organization–Nike. On Instagram, Nike brand marketer Giovanni Fillari posted photos of Kaepernick hanging out with several NFL athletes for what appeared to be a promotion for “The Ones” collection. Kaepernick was seen with Ja’Marr Chase and Rashid Shaheed.
Ja’Marr Chase and Colin Kaepernick are seen shooting hoops in a photo released by Nike brand marketer Giovanni Fillari. Screenshot from Instagram.

Colin Kaepernick appeared to be working with Justin Herbert

One photo stands out in particular. Kaepernick is seen talking with Herbert.
Colin Kaepernick and Justin Herbert are seen talking in a photo released by Nike brand marketer Giovanni Fillari. Screenshot from Instagram
According to Forbes, Herbert is sponsored by Nike. Kaepernick has collaborated with Nike several times since his career in the NFL ended due to his political activism.

It doesn’t feel like an accident that Nike dropped a photo of Harbaugh’s current quarterback talking to Harbaugh’s former quarterback. They’re looking to get some shock value out of the Harbaugh connection.

The connection between Hebert and Kaepernick could become authentic. Kaepernick has a passion for teaching and football. Maybe Kaepernick might be more willing to join the Chargers coaching staff in the future to help younger quarterbacks like Herbert.

Related: Kaepernick continues boycott of NFL

Apr 2, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Colin Kaepernick passes during halftime at the Michigan Spring game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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