Colin Kaepernick Rumors: QB Reportedly Refuses Pay Cut to Help Broncos Trade

April 4, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has reportedly decided he will not take a pay cut to facilitate a trade to the Denver Broncos.
Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reported Monday talks between the Broncos and the 49ers are at a stalemate because Kaepernick will not budge on his guaranteed 2016 salary. The 49ers are also refusing to pay any part of his salary to make the move. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided confirmation of the report.
Mike Klis of 9News reported that trade talks between the two teams are "still on" but noted that they're just "stalemated on who pays what" of Kaepernick's salary.
Kaepernick, 28, has reportedly been seeking a trade throughout the offseason after a tumultuous 2015, per NFL Network's Rand Getlin. He threw for 1,615 yards and six touchdowns against five interceptions in nine games last season, eventually being benched for former first-round bust Blaine Gabbert amid injury issues. Kaepernick underwent season-ending shoulder surg...

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