Punchless 49ers look for savior in Kaepernick

The San Francisco 49ers are putting their future back into Colin Kaepernick's hands.

Coach Chip Kelly on Tuesday announced he will bench Blaine Gabbert and give the starting job back to Kaepernick, who lost it midway through last season.

Kaepernick has only played briefly since, but has generated international attention with his refusal to stand for the US national anthem as a form of protest.