Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, has confirmed that former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not join the team as a player or coach this season. Despite expressing admiration for Kaepernick's football intelligence and hinting at the potential for a future coaching role, Harbaugh stated, 'he's not going to be on the coaching staff, which is set for this year.' Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL since 2016, remains interested in a return, but opportunities have been scarce since his national anthem protests. Harbaugh reached out to Kaepernick shortly after taking the Chargers job in January but has not been in contact since. While he sees coaching potential in Kaepernick, that possibility may not materialize until at least next year. The ongoing divide in public opinion regarding Kaepernick's protests complicates any potential return to the league.