SEATTLE (AP) – The decision for San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick to have season-ending surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder was a mutual decision between the quarterback and the team, according to 49ers general manager Trent Baalke.
Speaking before Sunday’s game in Seattle, Baalke said Kaepernick consulted team doctors and received a second opinion before the decision for surgery was made.
Baalke said he expects Kaepernick to go through offseason recovery and said any belief the former starter’s stint with the 49ers was over was unfounded.
Kaepernick began the week coming off the team’s bye with soreness in his shoulder and brought it to the attention of the medical staff Monday. He received treatment throughout the week, and was listed a full participant in practice.
He was listed as probable Friday for Sunday’s game at Seattle as the backup to promoted starter Blaine Gabbert.