Years before Colin Kaepernick turned down an XFL offer, Dwayne Johnson revealed his true feelings for the ousted NFL QB.

Dwayne Johnson is known for his love of sports. But the game that holds a special place in his heart is American football. Johnson, who was a defensive back while attending the University of Miami, later acquired the XFL. The XFL is an American minor league football league that primarily plays during the spring season. However, even before the Hollywood star took the reins of the XFL, he wanted Colin Kaepernick back on the field.

Colin Kaepernick played his last match in 2016. Since then he has not been seen on the football field.

Johnson appreciates Kaepernick

On ESPN Invincible round table in 2019 Johnson showed his desire to see the San Francisco 49ers quarterback show off his skills again. He said, “I want to see him play. I want to see him on the field”, showing how he wishes the football star to return to action as soon as possible. He also said: “He looked great (in court).”referring to his performance in the trials.

In the interview, he further added: “We are athletes by nature and love the world of sports and all sports.” stating how much he and Kevin Hart love sports. Then he said: “But this one in particular is certainly close to our hearts and also because ultimately I think it comes down to how bad do you want to play this game?” implying the special place the NFL holds in their hearts. He concluded by saying that the NFL should consider bringing him back from a business perspective, as reported by The Brahma Bull. “He can still ball.”

Dwayne Johnson has always been a fan of Colin Kaepernick. He always valued his talent and knew he was a valuable asset to college football. However, when Dwayne Johnson tried to make the 35-year-old star part of his lineup, he was disappointed.

Will Colin Kaepernick be part of the XFL?

Johnson and Dany Garcia took over the XFL back in 2020. Then-owner Vince McMahon declared the company bankrupt. Although the league suffered losses of approximately $60 million, it showed significant growth compared to its previous owner. The growth was unexpected even for the current owners. At the same time, it was announced that the XFL would merge with another minor league, the USFL. But details of the new league have not yet been disclosed. When one fan commented that it was time for Kaepernick to prove his skills, Johnson gave a sad response.

The 51-year-old star said they have been trying to get Kaepernick on board, but nothing has materialized yet. Despite the glimmer of hope, fans shouldn’t get their hopes up. Even though the NFL star has repeatedly said he wants to get back on the field, the reason he didn’t accept Johnson’s offer is still unclear.

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