Published 20:51 IST, November 18th 2019

Colin Kaepernick: NFL upset after his no-show at original venue for workout session

Colin Kaepernick's decision to change the NFL workout venue at the last-minute has clearly upset the NFL as the league release statement on the situation

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's last-minute decision to change  venue for his NFL workout on Saturday has clearly upset National Football League. NFL has apparently branded him a '-show' after recent incident.

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Colin Kaepernick makes a last-minute change

Free-nt quarterback Colin Kaepernick was scheduled for an NFL workout on Saturday at  Atlanta Falcons training center but NFL declined to allow any media or cameras at  workout. Kaepernick retaliated by making a last-minute change in his workout venue from aforementioned to a high school in Georgia. Apparently, Colin Kaepernick wanted transparency but he tified NFL about  change of location of his private workout with less than an hour before it was scheduled to begin. 

Colin Kaepernick reportedly explained his decision, stating he h problems with of waiver NFL requested, NFL's alleged refusal to allow Kaepernick's camp to tape workout and NFL's alleged refusal to allow media to record session.

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NFL statement on Colin Kaepernick

NFL was clearly disappointed at last-minute tice by Colin Kaepernick's representatives and a resulting -show for 25 teams at Falcons training center. 

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According to a statement released by NFL, more than three-fourth of NFL clubs were present for 'Colin Kaepernick workout'. After agreeing upon terms, Kaepernick's recent change in venue is a sign of -faith by player according to NFL.  location Kaepernick selected was more than an hour away from Flowery Branch which me it difficult for most of teams to make it.

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NFL has insisted Colin Kaepernick's decision has effect on his status in league. He remains an unrestricted free nt eligible to sign with any club.

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10:41 IST, November 18th 2019