Colin Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since 2016 but there's a good chance he'll be the starting QB for the Falcons when the regular season rolls around.
Matt Ryan's somewhat unexpected retirement left the Falcons in limbo at the position with just Feleipe Franks on the roster. After signing Drew Lock a few days ago the Falcons announced earlier today that they had agreed to a deal with former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick.
Kaepernick and Lock are expected to compete for the starting job which Kaepernick is expected to win easily.
"Kaepernick is a great fit in Atlanta from a publicity standpoint." One NFC executive said. "From a football standpoint that remains to be seen. He certainly looks like an improvement over what they had in the room a few hours ago."
Kaepernick had reportedly met with Atlanta, New Orleans and Houston after a workout last month.