He’s a tortoise. Get it right. Shortly after the world became acquainted with 49ers new star quarterback Colin Kaepernick we were introduced to his giant desert tortoise, Sammy. Sammy has been a ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has a pet tortoise named Sammy. It weighs over 100 pounds and "eats the backyard" according to The San Francisco Chronicle. This triggered a strong ...

but offense didn't showcase his full skill setKaepernick inspired by parents to give to charity that supports children with heart defects Colin Kaepernick's 100-pound pet tortoise is in the news.

Poll: Fans cite Kaepernick anthem protest for declined ... or inviting friends to his home to meet his pet tortoise, Sammy. “That’s Colin,” said Sanchez, the Pitman guidance counselor.

Even Kaepernick’s own parents warn against tortoise ownership. “All they do is eat, walk around, eat, walk around,” Rick Kaepernick, Colin’s father, explained to the Wall Street Journal.