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Colin Kaepernick Is Still Available. The Debate Centers on Why.

Mark Sanchez found a job. Mike Glennon found a job. So did Josh McCown and Brock Osweiler and E. J. Manuel.

But Colin Kaepernick, who led the 49ers to the Super Bowl just four years ago, remains unemployed.

Is Kaepernick not qualified to play quarterback in the N.F.L. anymore? Or is it something else?

Some skeptical fans are wondering if the quarterbacks who have landed jobs with teams have one significant asset that Kaepernick does not have: They all stood for the national anthem last season. Kaepernick knelt in protest against racism and police brutality.