FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2015, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis. 49ers coach Chip Kelly said he talked to Kaepernick earlier this week and is staying hopeful the mobile quarterback will still be on San Francisco�s roster when the offseason program begins April 4. "I'd love to have him. I'm a big Kap fan," Kelly said Thursday, March 17, after Stanford's pro day.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)  FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2015, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis. 49ers coach Chip Kelly said he  Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field toward the locker room as the San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, November 8, 2015.  Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field toward the locker room as the San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, November 8, 2015.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in St. Louis. The Rams won 27-6. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in St. Louis. The Rams won 27-6. (AP Photo/Billy  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben  Colin Kaepernick (7) smiled as the last seconds ticked off for a 49er victory Sunday January 12, 2014. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in Charlotte, North Carolina to advance to the NFC title game against Seattle.  Colin Kaepernick (7) smiled as the last seconds ticked off for a 49er victory Sunday January 12, 2014. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in Charlotte, North Carolina to advance to the NFC  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) tries to get away from Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) and defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) during the first quarter at Candlestick Park on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) tries to get away from Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) and defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) during the first quarter at Candlestick  49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick, (7) warming up before the start of the game as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Ca., on Sunday Dec. 1, 2013.  49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick, (7) warming up before the start of the game as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the St. Louis Rams at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Ca., on Sunday Dec. 1, 2013.  Colin Kaepernick completed a short pass to Frank Gore in the second half. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the St. Louis Rams 23-13 at Candlestick Park Sunday December 1, 2013.  Colin Kaepernick completed a short pass to Frank Gore in the second half. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the St. Louis Rams 23-13 at Candlestick Park Sunday December 1, 2013.  Colin Kaepernick shows off his many tattoos at the 49ers practice facility.  Colin Kaepernick shows off his many tattoos at the 49ers practice facility.  Colin Kaepernick (7) congratulates Vernon Davis in the endzone after his touchdown. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the St. Louis Rams 23-13 at Candlestick Park Sunday December 1, 2013.  Colin Kaepernick (7) congratulates Vernon Davis in the endzone after his touchdown. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the St. Louis Rams 23-13 at Candlestick Park Sunday December 1, 2013.  Seattle's Ricardo Lockette, (left) and 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, exchange uniforns at the end of the game, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-17, at Candlestick Park on Sunday Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco, Ca.  Seattle's Ricardo Lockette, (left) and 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, exchange uniforns at the end of the game, as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 19-17, at Candlestick Park on Sunday  San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick, (7) reacts after further review of a catch by the 49ers Vernon Davis, was ruled a touchdown, during the second quarter as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Carolina Panthers in the NFC divisional playoffs in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday Jan. 12, 2014, at Bank of America stadium.  San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick, (7) reacts after further review of a catch by the 49ers Vernon Davis, was ruled a touchdown, during the second quarter as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Carolina Panthers  Colin Kaepernick (7) ran over the goal line for a touchdown early in the third quarter Sunday January 12, 2014. Luke Kuechly (59) tried to defend. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in Charlotte, North Carolina to advance to the NFC title game against Seattle.  Colin Kaepernick (7) ran over the goal line for a touchdown early in the third quarter Sunday January 12, 2014. Luke Kuechly (59) tried to defend. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in  Colin Kaepernick (7) took off for a first down run in the second half Sunday January 19, 2014. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 to win the NFC championship and a trip to the Super Bowl at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington.  Colin Kaepernick (7) took off for a first down run in the second half Sunday January 19, 2014. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 to win the NFC championship and a trip to the Super  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. It is the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. It is the last  49ers qb Colin Kaepernick The San Francisco 49ers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in game two, of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 27. 27/10/13, photo: Sean Ryan /NFL  49ers qb Colin Kaepernick The San Francisco 49ers play the Jacksonville Jaguars in game two, of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, October 27. 27/10/13, photo: Sean Ryan  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick puts on his helmet on Nov. 19, 2012, the day of his first NFL start.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick puts on his helmet on Nov. 19, 2012, the day of his first NFL start.  Kaepernick relaxing at home in Turlock with his 100-pound pet tortoise Sammy.  Kaepernick relaxing at home in Turlock with his 100-pound pet tortoise Sammy.  Colin Kaepernick celebrates a touchdown with Alex Boone and Joe Staley during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  Colin Kaepernick celebrates a touchdown with Alex Boone and Joe Staley during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  From his college days: Kaepernick of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks to pass against the UNLV Rebels in the third quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  From his college days: Kaepernick of the Nevada Wolf Pack looks to pass against the UNLV Rebels in the third quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Colin Kaepernick was congratulated by the Dolphins Cameron Wake at the end of the game. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-13 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday December 9, 2012.  Colin Kaepernick was congratulated by the Dolphins Cameron Wake at the end of the game. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-13 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday December 9,  Kaepernick, seen here when he was a pitcher for the Pitman High School baseball team. He once threw a seven-inning no-hitter while sick with pneumonia.  Kaepernick, seen here when he was a pitcher for the Pitman High School baseball team. He once threw a seven-inning no-hitter while sick with pneumonia.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick for a gain in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick for a gain in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.  Little Colin's now-famous fourth grade essay in which he proclaimed he planned on someday playing for the San Francisco 49ers.  Little Colin's now-famous fourth grade essay in which he proclaimed he planned on someday playing for the San Francisco 49ers.  San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with coach Jim Harbaugh after a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday January 12, 2013.  San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with coach Jim Harbaugh after a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional  Kaepernick in San Francisco: the college QB looks to pass the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  Kaepernick in San Francisco: the college QB looks to pass the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack throws the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack throws the ball against Boston College during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park on January 9, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  Kaepernick "Kaepernicks" after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers.  Kaepernick "Kaepernicks" after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers.  Colin Kaepernick calls out to his teammates at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA.  Colin Kaepernick calls out to his teammates at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Seahawks and 49ers game Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA.  Frank Gore and Colin Kaepernick celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on November 25, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Frank Gore and Colin Kaepernick celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on November 25, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks at an NFL football media availability in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. The 49ers will face the Falcons in the NFC championship game on Sunday.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaks at an NFL football media availability in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. The 49ers will face the Falcons in the NFC championship game on  Colin Kaepernick shares a light moment with Michael Crabtree and Carlos Rogers.  Colin Kaepernick shares a light moment with Michael Crabtree and Carlos Rogers.  Kap walks off the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park.  Kap walks off the field after defeating the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Candlestick Park.  Kaepernick tries to leap away from St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and defensive end William Hayes, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.  Kaepernick tries to leap away from St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and defensive end William Hayes, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in St. Louis.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stands on the sideline in Seattle.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stands on the sideline in Seattle.  More tattoos, mostly of the religious variety.  More tattoos, mostly of the religious variety.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 23, 2012.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 23, 2012.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others gather for prayer following the San Francisco 49ers game against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday December 9, 2012.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others gather for prayer following the San Francisco 49ers game against the Miami Dolphins at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday December 9, 2012.  Kaepernick runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick.  Kaepernick runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs in a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday January 12, 2013.  Quarterback Colin Kaepernick runs in a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif.,  Kap celebrates at the end of his first postseason start: a resounding victory over the Packers.  Kap celebrates at the end of his first postseason start: a resounding victory over the Packers.  Colin Kaepernick scrambles in the fourth quarter under pressure from Israel Idonije. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears on November 19 and won 32-7.  Colin Kaepernick scrambles in the fourth quarter under pressure from Israel Idonije. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears on November 19 and won 32-7.  Remember these guys? San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jeremiah Masoli, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick and McLeod Bethel-Thompson practice during training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., back in 2011.  Remember these guys? San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jeremiah Masoli, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick and McLeod Bethel-Thompson practice during training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., back in 2011.  Kaepernick calls the play against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.  Kaepernick calls the play against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.  Kaepernick throws against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday December 30, 2012.  Kaepernick throws against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday December 30, 2012.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tackled by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (43) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) during the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tackled by Green Bay Packers free safety M.D. Jennings (43) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) during the second quarter of an NFC divisional playoff  Kap warms up before his first NFL start. The 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 32-7.  Kap warms up before his first NFL start. The 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 32-7.
Two days after the Browns hosted former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III, a member of Cleveland’s front office said the team’s level of interest in trading for Colin Kaepernick has been overblown by the media and a deal for the 49ers quarterback was highly unlikely to occur.  Head of football operations Sashi Brown said the 49ers reached out to the Browns about making a trade, but the talks never became serious.  "[...] is reporting we've got into contract negotiations and draft-pick negotiations with San Francisco that just weren't happening," Brown said at the NFL owners meetings in Boca Raton, Fla., via the Akron Beacon Journal.  Griffin’s visit was a signal Cleveland was exploring other veteran quarterback options beyond Kaepernick.  The 49ers have also been in trade discussions with the Broncos about Kaepernick, but head coach Chip Kelly has maintained he wants to keep the quarterback.