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“I Just Wanted to Kill Colin Kaepernick”: Ex-49ers Star Doesn’t Hold Back About Brutal Hit That Took Him Out Against Seahawks

Vernon Davis took one of the most famous hits in NFL history, and he now says his first thought was not about the man who delivered it. The former 49ers tight end went on Uninterrupted Weekly and was asked about…

By Farheen Fathima · Essentially Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:02 AM

Key Things to Know

Vernon Davis stated he was furious at Colin Kaepernick for throwing a hospital ball before a brutal 2012 hit.
Kam Chancellor delivered the massive sideline collision that concussed Davis and knocked him out of the game.
The hit occurred on December 23, 2012, in the Seattle Seahawks' 42-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis revealed that his immediate frustration after suffering a brutal concussion against the Seattle Seahawks in 2012 was aimed at quarterback Colin Kaepernick rather than safety Kam Chancellor. Speaking on Uninterrupted Weekly, Davis agreed that Kaepernick threw him a dangerous pass along the sideline, joking that upon getting up, he just wanted to kill his quarterback.

The collision occurred during Seattle's 42-13 victory on December 23, 2012, knocking Davis out of the game with a concussion and whiplash. Although Chancellor was penalized on the field, the NFL did not fine him, and Davis recovered in time to participate in the 49ers' postseason run that year.

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