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Eric Reid takes a knee during national anthem in first game as Carolina Panthers player
Fox News ^ | October 07, 2018 | Katherine Lam

Posted on 10/07/2018 1:53:43 PM PDT by Hojczyk

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reid was the only player to kneel during the “Star Spangled Banner,” continuing the protest he began while playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the first Panthers player ever to kneel during the national anthem.

Sunday also marked Reid’s return to the NFL after signing with the Panthers on Sept. 27. He and Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league alleging teams colluded against signing him during free agency because of the kneeling controversy. Despite signing a one-year contract with the Panthers, Reid told ESPN he will continue with the case "without a doubt."

Prior to Sunday’s game, Reid said he was “still considering” whether he will continue the protest.

"I'm still evaluating the scope of our country, and I'll make that decision later," he said last week.

However, Reid made it clear he would continue to fight against racial and social injustice along with Kaepernick. Reid, who is African-American, said he will continue to "stand up for my people."

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: california; carolinapanthers; charlotte; disgrace; ericreid; newyorkgiants; nfl; northcarolina; sanfrancisco49ers
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To: Hojczyk

NFL?


21 posted on 10/07/2018 2:52:50 PM PDT by Midwesterner53
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To: Hojczyk

Hopefully he’ll get injured


22 posted on 10/07/2018 2:52:57 PM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Democrats Hate America)
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To: Hojczyk

No One should ever watch the National Felons League.


23 posted on 10/07/2018 2:54:03 PM PDT by Retvet (Retvet)
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To: Hojczyk

He’s not very bright!


24 posted on 10/07/2018 2:54:05 PM PDT by maxwellsmart_agent (.)
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To: Hojczyk
die NFL DIE!!!
25 posted on 10/07/2018 2:57:54 PM PDT by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: Hojczyk

My BIL was a die-hard professional football fan for 60 years, often missing family events so he could watch his Cowboys.

He has not watched a single game this season.


26 posted on 10/07/2018 3:06:58 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Every time a lefty cries "racism", a Trump voter gets his wings.)
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To: Hojczyk

In other news, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the first of what will be many NHL games in the 2018-19 season, beating the Florida Panthers 2-1.

The Rays and the Lightning fill any sports hole I may experience.


27 posted on 10/07/2018 3:08:35 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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To: chajin

Dallas Stars are winning The Cup this year.


28 posted on 10/07/2018 3:10:32 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Hojczyk

When the players start getting 12.00/hour, then they MIGHT wake up.


29 posted on 10/07/2018 3:10:47 PM PDT by Mark (Celebrities... is there anything they do not know? -Homer Simpson)
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To: Da Coyote; Hojczyk

Hell, it’s a lot shorter and easier than giving ‘em an IQ test.

Well, there IS some good news - Reid just got the results of his IQ test - it came back negative!


30 posted on 10/07/2018 3:20:05 PM PDT by heterosupremacist (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God.)
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To: Trump.Deplorable

Ditto. There is no forgiveness. Collage football is far better. See the Texas/OU game yesterday? I’d put that game up against any NFL game. Just swapped honey do days.


31 posted on 10/07/2018 3:30:30 PM PDT by Bommer (Help out 2ndDivisionVet and his wife - https://www.gofundme.com/married-recent-amputee)
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To: heterosupremacist

He’s a millionaire. Doesn’t need the job. May not want it. Why put yourself up to injury?


32 posted on 10/07/2018 3:32:01 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
He's a disgrace to the game, to the NFL, to his college, high school, community, and family.

33 posted on 10/07/2018 3:35:06 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (and btw -- https://www.gofundme.com/for-rotator-cuff-repair-surgery)
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To: Hojczyk

That’s why I don’t watch the NFL. I won’t reward kneelers.


34 posted on 10/07/2018 3:47:53 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Hojczyk

I hope he blows both knees.


35 posted on 10/07/2018 3:54:14 PM PDT by boycott
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To: Hojczyk

“Stand up for my people”

Now how about a white guy saying that? Idiot doesn’t realize that “his” people are Americans. Stand your butt up fool!


36 posted on 10/07/2018 4:35:17 PM PDT by vpintheak (Freedom is not equality; and equality is not freedom!)
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To: Hojczyk

These clowns are almost funny. They started something that has no ending, because their grievances will never end. The ghetto hates cops and always will. Young black men commit the most crime, so they will always make up the majority of frequent law enforcement consumers. So these NFL dolts will keep kneeling as long as they play and have no ideas about how to resolve anything.


37 posted on 10/07/2018 4:40:15 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX (..Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.. Joshua 1:9)
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To: Hojczyk

Boring games and protesting players have made the NFL unwatchable.


38 posted on 10/07/2018 5:19:45 PM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Freedom'sWorthIt

I actually watched the Jets for a few minutes. First time in 2 years. I still can’t believe these head coaches and owners let those players disrespect the flag.


39 posted on 10/07/2018 5:30:50 PM PDT by MGunny
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To: Hojczyk

I forgot to turn on my TV this weekend. And last weekend. And . . .


40 posted on 10/07/2018 6:38:04 PM PDT by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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