The San Francisco 49ers have placed Colin Kaepernick on their Injured Reserve list, ending his year and more than likely his career in a 49ers uniform. In his place, the 49ers have promoted former practice squad quarterback Dylan Thompson to the active roster.
Kaepernick apparently suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will likely have surgery to repair it soon. Kaepernick, however, has not appeared on an injury report for anything regarding his left shoulder and was a surprise addition this week. Now, suddenly, Kaepernick is on injured reserve.