XFL Commisioner: Colin Kaepernick’s Salary Requirements ‘Exorbitant’ And ‘Out Of Range’! (via NESN)
A main critique of the revamped XFL is that the league needs big names who will move the needle to keep it around long term. The only issue is at this point, the finances aren’t there to afford said players.won’t suit up for any XFL teamsAccording to Luck, the league looked into signing the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback prior to a return from its 20-year hiatus. Ultimately, the cost wasn’t feasible for the XFL attempting to budget for the future.
After speaking with Kaepernick’s representative, Luck called his salary expectations “exorbitant and certainly out of range.” The commissioner also mentioned the league’s standards for its players standing for the national anthem.
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