Colin Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL field in three seasons, but there's been lots of recent talk about his fit in today's league, his reported desire to resume a playing career, and where the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback could actually end up. While most teams that have publicly commented on Kaepernick's availability haven't appeared in a hurry to sign him, NFL Network reports there is still "legitimate interest" from multiple teams, with a potential deal most likely to come closer to training camp.

"At least a couple of teams" are serious about exploring Kaepernick, Michael Silver reported Wednesday. "I have talked to one head coach who is absolutely interested."

The main holdup, Silver added, isn't likely to be related to Kaepernick's history of on-field protests, which NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and many other league executives have recently applauded -- even if team ownership would inevitably have to sign off on Kaepernick's addition, Silver said. Instead, he reported, the former Niners standout "finds himself in the same situation that Cam Newton and Jadeveon Clowney do, which is a team that would be ready to sign him would want to work him out."