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The specific amount remains unknown. The ballpark has now been identified.Andrew Beaton of the reports that the collusion grievances filed by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid settled for less than $10 million.It’s not a surprise. Last month Daeshon Hall Jersey , we outlined the factors supporting a conclusion that the amount was far less than the numbers that initially were thrown around. We invite you to refresh your memory.There’s another important factor bolstering the notion that the settlement was less than expected: Kaepernick remains unemployed, even after the Dolphins were fumbling around for a quarterback, Kaepernick reportedly was interested Trai Turner Color Rush Jersey , and they signed Ryan Fitzpatrick instead. The ongoing shunning of Kaepernick, notwithstanding the latest failed prediction from attorney Mark Geragos that Kaepernick would be signed within two weeks of the settlement, suggests that the league has no concerns about another collusion claim Taylor Moton Jersey , or an argument that Kaepernick is the victim of retaliation for the filing of his prior collusion grievance. Cam Newton won’t be playing again this year, but they aren’t putting him on injured reserve.Via the team’s official website, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the plan was to simply deactivate Newton the next two weeks.They will have to make a roster move later this week Wes Horton Color Rush Jersey , since Taylor Heinicke is the only other quarterback on their 53-man roster at the moment.Heinicke has thrown four passes this season, including a couple of Hail Mary attempts that Newton couldn’t attempt because his shoulder didn’t allow him to propel a ball that far in the air. Along with one attempt with the Texans in 2017, the backup will get more work this week than in his career.Heinicke’s background with offensive coordinator Norv Turner (in Minnesota) was the reason they held onto him this year.Hurney said the plan was to promote Kyle Allen from their practice squad so they’d have two.