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Current, former NFL players aren't happy Jaguars signed Tim Tebow

Social media becomes sounding board for players upset Colin Kaepernick hasn't gotten second chance
Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer smile together with Florida Gators in 2008
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Florida quarterback Tim Tebow shares a laugh with coach Urban Meyer during the fourth quarter of a game against Kentucky, Oct. 25, 2008, in Gainesville, Fla.
Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer smile together with Florida Gators in 2008
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow to a contract to play tight end.

But not everyone is happy about it.

Current and former NFL players took to social media to let the masses know that they aren't pleased that a guy who hasn't played in the NFL in nine years and is playing a different position than he did at the University of Florida.

Some players were displeased that the former Heisman Trophy winner, who hasn't played in the league since 2012, got signed over former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has yet to receive a second chance on the gridiron.

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Kaepernick hasn't played since 2016.

Tebow, 33, will reunite with former Gators coach Urban Meyer.

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