National reporter Ian Rapoport is reporting that the 49ers and Colin Kaepernick are working on restructuring the quarterback’s contract.
#49ers and QB Colin Kaepernick are closing in on a restructured contract to alleviate concerns regarding injury guarantees, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2016
The reworked Colin Kaepernick contract, which could be done today, would include giving him an opportunity to void after this season
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2016
My understanding of Colin Kaepernick’s redone contract is it eliminates guarantees in 2017 & cuts off the final 3 years. A shorter deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 7, 2016
This development opens up the possibility that Kaepernick can start for the 49ers, who were likely hesitant to let him face contract over concerns that an injury would force them to pay him $14.5 million next season. It also leaves the door open for Kaepernick to opt out of the deal and seek a fresh start with a new team.
