SANTA CLARA (KRON) — The San Francisco 49ers have placed quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Injured Reserve List due to a shoulder injury and is out for the rest of the season, the team announced Saturday morning. Quarterback Dylan Thompson has been promoted to the active roster from the team’s practice squad.
Kaepernick was benched in favor of Blaine Gabbert two weeks ago against the Atlanta Falcons. The 49ers ended up winning the game 17-16.
Gabbert will remain the starter this week against the Seattle Seahawks.
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