49ers’ Kaepernick has torn thumb ligament on throwing hand

Author: the associated press
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a torn ligament in the thumb on his throwing hand and surgery has been recommended. That could happen as soon as this week once he receives a second opinion on the injury.

He also will have his surgically repaired left shoulder checked during a visit to the Steadman Clinic in Colorado. Kaepernick, who was demoted in November after his struggles, said “continued pain” in the thumb caused concern but he didn’t know the extent of the injury until undergoing an MRI exam last week. He will travel Tuesday to Colorado.

In terms of his future with the 49ers, who fired first-year coach Jim Tomsula after Sunday’s season-ending overtime win against St. Louis, Kaepernick says, “I’m under contract, I’m a 49er.”

He did not elaborate on whether that means he wants to return.

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