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Colin Kaepernick's lawyer says it 'would not surprise' him if Patriots sign QB

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 16: Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers runs the ball toward the end zone against the New England Patriots in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Just a few days after NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter suggested Colin Kaepernick could land with the Patriots after his settlement with the NFL, the former 49ers quarterback's lawyer had similar thoughts.

Kaepernick's lawyer Mark Geragos spoke with CNN about his client's dreams of a return to the NFL, saying Kaepernick "absolutely" wants to play in the league again.

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Geragos suggested the Panthers as a potential landing spot due to the connection with Eric Reid and the possibility of Cam Newton missing time, and predicted them as "one of three teams" who may move to pick him up.

When asked who he thought may make the splash by signing Kaepernick, Geragos brought Patriots owner Robert Kraft

"You want me to predict who?" Geragos told CNN. "Besides the Panthers, it would not surprise me if Bob Kraft makes a move."

Carter brought the topic up on First Things First on Friday morning, saying the Patriots may not need to look at the quarterback class in the 2019 NFL Draft as they begin to think about a future without Tom Brady under center.

"I wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots looked at [Kaepernick]," Carter said. "The Krafts are very, very fond of Colin Kaepernick. If someone will do it, it will be the people in New England."

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In the past, Patriots owner Robert Kraft has shown his support for Kaepernick, telling the New York Times that he would "very much like to see him in the league."

Kaepernick threw 72 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in five seasons as a starter, and also ran for 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns to go with one Super Bowl appearance to his name.