Roger Goodell Reacts To Colin Kaepernick's NFL Workout Debacle

The fallout continues.

BYAlexander Cole
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A few weeks ago, Colin Kaepernick was given an opportunity to get back into the NFL with a special workout that had never been done before, The whole thing was supposed to take place in Atlanta and 25 teams were going to be in attendance. In the end, Kaepernick was upset with the league over the waiver they wanted him to sign and instead of doing the workout as planned, he went and did it at a local high school. Only a few teams ended up making the trip to the high school and Kap hasn't been able to get a contract since. 

During a recent press conference, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about the Kaepernick situation and how he feels about the whole thing. As Goodell explained, there is a sense of disappointment over Kaepernick's final decision, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

“It was about opportunity, a credible opportunity," Goodell said. "He chose not to take it, and I understand that.” With this in mind, it looks as though the league has "moved on" from the whole thing which means Kap's chances of getting back into the NFL are slim to none at this point.

If you're a Kaepernick fan, this has to be bad news although based on what's gone down, it shouldn't be surprising.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.