Former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh offers Colin Kaepernick job with LA Chargers, report says

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KGO) -- Eight years after last playing in the NFL, former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick received an offer to return to the league -- but this time, as a coach.

Former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh -- who now coaches the Los Angeles Chargers -- told USA Today he offered Kaepernick a coaching job on his staff.

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Harbaugh said Kaepernick was weighing the offer, although Kaepernick said he still wants to play.

Kaepernick hasn't played in the league since 2016.

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