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Colin Kaepernick's surgeries put wrinkle in Broncos' pursuit

Coach Gary Kubiak reacted calmly last week when asked about the Broncos quarterback uncertainty. He wants to add a player to compete with Mark Sanchez. Denver continues to cast a wide net in its search but there could be a catch in any trade pursuit of San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick.

His $11.9 million salary guarantees Friday, creating a potential deadline to trade or release him. But surgeries over the past five months on his left shoulder, left knee and right thumb make it possible Kaepernick's salary would already be guaranteed because he would be unable to pass a physical by Friday, according to Pro Football Talk.