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Colin Kaepernick: 5 Possible Landing Spots for 49ers QB in 2017

By Peter Panacy

Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks on after losing 23-20 to the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks on after losing 23-20 to the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is congratulated by fans after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. The Washington Redskins won 26 – 20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is congratulated by fans after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. The Washington Redskins won 26 – 20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is going to get paid this offseason. Just take a look at the money he’s making in a contract year this season, via Over the Cap:

Whether Cousins re-signs with the 6-3-1 Redskins, who look like a legitimate playoff contender, is anyone’s guess.

Let’s assume, for a moment, he signs elsewhere in 2017. That opens up a major void. That leaves backups Colt McCoy and rookie Nate Sudfelt.

Not exactly promising options.

Signing Kaepernick might be the emergency choice here should Cousins walk.