San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Placed on Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers have placed Colin Kaepernick on their Injured Reserve list, ending his year and more than likely his career in a 49ers uniform.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick with the San Francisco 49ers was put on injured reserve on Saturday.

After going 5-22 as a starter with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2011-2013, Gabbert won his 49ers starting debut November 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, a 17-16 victory.

The 49ers gave Kaepernick an MRI over the bye week, but he sought a second opinion and was told there was a significant tear to his labrum in his left shoulder. He will go through the rehabilitation process with the 49ers, who must decide whether to cut ties with him – either through a trade or outright release – by April 1 when his $11.9 million salary for 2016 becomes guaranteed.

The midseason drama was compelling, given how Kaepernick’s play has declined over the past few seasons.

“To me, you’re not afraid to punt”, Tomsula said Sunday.

Kaepernick hurt the shoulder during an October 4 loss to Green Bay, possibly on a hit from Packers linebacker Clay Matthews after a read-option handoff. The franchise has basically severed its relationship with former franchise star Colin Kaepernick, who’s ignited an exit strategy with upcoming shoulder surgery.

“They’re in agreement. This is not a “he-said, she-said” situation”, Baalke said.

After remaining non-committal about his status earlier in the week, it appears as if head coach Jim Tomsula will have no other choice but to use QB Blaine Gabbert as his lead signal-caller for the remainder of the year. I doubt San Francisco will be able to make a trade, because who’s going to want to pay Kaepernick a total of $13.9 million next year when they’re not sure he can be their quarterback of the short- or long-term?

Winston’s “latest attack”, Clune said, “is an attempt to revive his lawyers’ media themes and, as expected, shows no understanding of rape trauma and misrepresents the actual evidence”. Thompson admitted that verbiage he learned at SC would mean something different in Chryst’s scheme with the 49ers.

Undrafted rookie Dylan Thompson was promoted Saturday from the practice squad and has not played since the preseason.

He also steered the 49ers into Seattle’s red zone on the first two possessions of the second half. He also rushed for 256 yards with one touchdown. It’s been a year of nothing but avalanches for the 49ers and the faithful, from the closing moments of the previous season up until now, and nothing positive seems to be waiting for them anytime soon. He has passed for 10,030 yards with 56 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in the regular season.