The Facts: Ravens president Dick Cass said team has had direct discussions with Kaepernick. Cass says Colin wants to play and that the Ravens are weighing their decision.

Diehards Line:According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, it sounds like this is becoming more of a possibility. "It’s very real," Rapoport added. ... Remember, Joe Flacco is nursing a sore back and Kaepernick has said he's open to joining the team -- even on a short-term basis. That said, owner Steve Bisciotti told reporters the team is discussing bringing in Robert Griffin III for a workout and that they are still monitoring Flacco's back injury and Ryan Mallett's play.We'll continue to watch for more.