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Jim Harbaugh Says NFL Teams Should Be Willing to Sign Colin Kaepernick

Count University of Michigan head coach and former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh among those who believe Colin Kaepernick should be in the NFL.

During an appearance on ESPN's Jalen & Jacoby, Harbaugh, who coached Kaepernick in San Francisco, called the quarterback a "friend," as well as a "brother" and "great teammate." He also said whichever team signs him "would be very happy" (1:20 mark) and suggested the only way to answer whether Kaepernick can still be a talented professional is by signing him.

Kaepernick played quarterback for the 49ers from 2011 through 2016 and led them to the Super Bowl and NFC Championship Game in back-to-back years during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.