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Eric Reid wants to make sure the NFL can't discriminate against his personal protests..
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:05 am
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:05 am
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players' union says former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid filed a grievance against the league, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners.
Reid, a Pro Bowler in 2013, had joined former teammate Colin Kaepernick two seasons ago in kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Kaepernick wasn't signed for the 2017 season following his release in San Francisco. Reid continued the quarterback's protests. The 26-year-old safety became a free agent this offseason when his rookie contract with the 49ers expired.
"Our union is aware that Eric Reid and his legal representatives filed a collusion claim, which will be heard through the arbitration process as spelled out in our collective bargaining agreement," the NFL Players Association said in a statement Wednesday. "Our union supports Eric and we are considering other legal options to pursue."
Kaepernick previously filed a collusion grievance that is in the discovery stage. He deposed several league owners and executives, including Commissioner Roger Goodell. Reid is using the same attorneys as Kaepernick.
A league spokesman said Wednesday: "We are abiding by the confidentiality provision of the CBA and have no comment."
In March, Goodell was asked about Reid, one of the better players at his position in the NFL, not having a job.
"I've said this repeatedly to you: The 32 teams make individual decisions on the players who are going to best help their franchises," Goodell said. "Those are decisions they have to make. They do that every day in the best interest of winning. Teams make those decisions. I'm not directly involved with that."
Last month, Kaepernick praised Reid for continuing to make a stand for social justice when the quarterback was presented an Amnesty International award in Amsterdam.
"Eric introducing me for this prestigious award brings me great joy," Kaepernick said. "But I am also pained by the fact that his taking a knee, and demonstrating courage to protect the rights of black and brown people in America, has also led to his ostracization from the NFL when he is widely recognized as one of the best competitors in the game and in the prime of his career."
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players' union says former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid filed a grievance against the league, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners.
Reid, a Pro Bowler in 2013, had joined former teammate Colin Kaepernick two seasons ago in kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Kaepernick wasn't signed for the 2017 season following his release in San Francisco. Reid continued the quarterback's protests. The 26-year-old safety became a free agent this offseason when his rookie contract with the 49ers expired.
"Our union is aware that Eric Reid and his legal representatives filed a collusion claim, which will be heard through the arbitration process as spelled out in our collective bargaining agreement," the NFL Players Association said in a statement Wednesday. "Our union supports Eric and we are considering other legal options to pursue."
Kaepernick previously filed a collusion grievance that is in the discovery stage. He deposed several league owners and executives, including Commissioner Roger Goodell. Reid is using the same attorneys as Kaepernick.
A league spokesman said Wednesday: "We are abiding by the confidentiality provision of the CBA and have no comment."
In March, Goodell was asked about Reid, one of the better players at his position in the NFL, not having a job.
"I've said this repeatedly to you: The 32 teams make individual decisions on the players who are going to best help their franchises," Goodell said. "Those are decisions they have to make. They do that every day in the best interest of winning. Teams make those decisions. I'm not directly involved with that."
Last month, Kaepernick praised Reid for continuing to make a stand for social justice when the quarterback was presented an Amnesty International award in Amsterdam.
"Eric introducing me for this prestigious award brings me great joy," Kaepernick said. "But I am also pained by the fact that his taking a knee, and demonstrating courage to protect the rights of black and brown people in America, has also led to his ostracization from the NFL when he is widely recognized as one of the best competitors in the game and in the prime of his career."
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:08 am to SabinBear
No ER and Colon Kap doesn't want people to counter protest.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:17 am to SabinBear
I think his time for attention is well passed.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:17 am to SabinBear
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Also welcome to last week
Also welcome to last week
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:19 am to SabinBear
So a place gives you a job. You act out like a arse hat and bring negative vibes to the organization that gives you such job which cost them money. In turn, the job decides you are too much of a risk and bring too much negative attention to the said job.
They decided not to hire you because of your actions
You scream collusion and take them to court
Sounds about right.
They decided not to hire you because of your actions
You scream collusion and take them to court
Sounds about right.
This post was edited on 5/7/18 at 6:20 am
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:31 am to LanierSpots
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So a place gives you a job. You act out like a arse hat and bring negative vibes to the organization that gives you such job which cost them money. In turn, the job decides you are too much of a risk and bring too much negative attention to the said job.
They decided not to hire you because of your actions
You scream collusion and take them to court
Sounds about right.
#Murica
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:33 am to Vols&Shaft83
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#Murica
in 2018; this should give everyone the sads
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:47 am to SabinBear
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demonstrating courage to protect the rights of black and brown people in America
This is so vain. You taking a knee once a week on television isnt protecting anyone from anything.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 6:49 am to SabinBear
"There's no way all these teams think that I'm a POS. Something fishy's going on here."
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:04 am to GameCocky88
I fully support the players right to take a knee peacefully and in a manner that isn't outwardly disruptive. However, I don't understand why players don't get it that owners have a right to not sign you.
The world is weird.
The world is weird.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:06 am to Tigerman97
I completely agree. Being a good player doesn't guarantee you a contract.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:12 am to Tigerman97
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I fully support the players right to take a knee peacefully and in a manner that isn't outwardly disruptive. However, I don't understand why players don't get it that owners have a right to not sign you.
People think they are entitled to everything and protected by law to do so and never have any repercussions.
It's just sad at this point. Always a 1 way street
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:23 am to SabinBear
Screw Eric Reid he’s not a tiger in the eyes of many from the LSU family
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:26 am to thunderbird1100
He needs to look on the bright side.
He can now kneel in anyplace anywhere on Sunday now.
Just find a place where the Anthem is preformed and grab a knee.
He can now kneel in anyplace anywhere on Sunday now.
Just find a place where the Anthem is preformed and grab a knee.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 7:42 am to SabinBear
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Eric Reid wants to make sure the NFL can't discriminate against his personal protests..
Someone needs to tell Mr. Reid that's not how the employer/employee relationship works.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 8:01 am to SabinBear
Why are some dumbfricks in Amsterdam giving him an award?
Posted on 5/7/18 at 8:17 am to SabinBear
He can protest all he wants while standing in the unemployment line.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 8:19 am to LanierSpots
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So a place gives you a job. You act out like a arse hat and bring negative vibes to the organization that gives you such job which cost them money. In turn, the job decides you are too much of a risk and bring too much negative attention to the said job.
They decided not to hire you because of your actions
You scream collusion and take them to court
Sounds about right.
IIRC he was also offered a contract by SF but turned it down to test free agency.
Posted on 5/7/18 at 8:37 am to SabinBear
Eric Reid is a good football player who unfortunately had some really stupid people influence him to do something really stupid.
Instead of playing the victim card, sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended, donate some money to a police organization and say you support law enforcement, have a BBQ for veterans, pledge to stand proudly for the anthem....boom job market just opened up!
If you offend a friend, family member, business associate etc sometimes you have to put in some effort to mend that bridge. Thats life. Reid apparently thinks the world revolves around him and his issues...sorry bro it doesnt.
Instead of playing the victim card, sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended, donate some money to a police organization and say you support law enforcement, have a BBQ for veterans, pledge to stand proudly for the anthem....boom job market just opened up!
If you offend a friend, family member, business associate etc sometimes you have to put in some effort to mend that bridge. Thats life. Reid apparently thinks the world revolves around him and his issues...sorry bro it doesnt.
This post was edited on 5/7/18 at 8:38 am
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