Colin Kaepernick is back in “Madden,” but his player rating has many football fans scratching their heads.
EA Sports on Tuesday announced that Kaepernick’s digital likeness will appear as a free agent in “Madden NFL 21,” marking the controversial quarterback’s first appearance in the franchise since the 2016 version. In a statement, EA Sports explained its decision both to add Kaepernick and to give him a starting-caliber rating of 81.
Take a look:
Kaepernick, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since 2016, has a higher “Madden” rating than the following quarterbacks, among others:
— Cam Newton
— Kyler Murray
— Baker Mayfield
— Josh Allen
— Ryan Tannehill
— Derek Carr
— Teddy Bridgewater
— Sam Darnold
— Joe Burrow
— Jared Goff
Kaepernick is the top-rated free agent quarterback, as well as a top-15 quarterback overall.
Let the debating begin.
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