The Facts: Kaepernick, who is set to have yet another eventful offseason, will do so with different representation. The 49ers quarterback and XAM Sports, the agency that represented him since the 2011 draft, have parted ways, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the matter but do not have the authority to speak on the record. Meanwhile, Kaepernick, according to those close to him, is open to returning to the 49ers in 2017.

Diehards Line: Kaepernick is the only 49ers QB signed for the upcoming season and is due to earn nearly $15 million in base salary. The 49ers, however, can release him with little ramifications to their salary cap. Kaepernick also can opt out of the deal and enter free agency, which begins on March 9. New GM John Lynch said last week that Kaepernick has reached out to the team and that he and the quarterback are scheduled to meet soon. Kaepernick started 11 games this past season and seemed to get better, and stronger, as he recovered from three operations as the season wore on. He finished with 16 touchdown passes against four interceptions and a 90.7 passer rating. That was his highest mark since the 2013 season (91.6), which ended with a 49ers loss to Seattle in the NFC championship game. Kaepernick never returned to his pre-surgery weight last season and has been working out daily in New York in an effort to return to full strength. Three other QBs who were with the 49ers in 2016 – Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder and Thaddeus Lewis – are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents next month.