That’s why Reid Jr., in explaining his decision to protest last year, cited a bible verse and quoted Martin Luther King Jr. Reid Sr., speaking about the utility of protests over the phone, references W.E.B. "It's about raising awareness and fighting systematic oppression. On January 19, 2014, the 49ers played the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship and Reid made four combined tackles in the 23–17 loss. Also a standout track & field athlete, Reid followed in his father's footsteps to excel in the hurdling events while at Dutchtown. [28] Despite a lot of speculation about new Panthers owner David Tepper's thoughts and agenda in contrast to those of the prior owner Jerry Richardson, Tepper and general manager Marty Hurney insisted that the signing was purely a football decision.
Draft: San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. (AP), if he doesn’t do anything, then he’s no better than anyone else. Join our linker program. By the Panthers' Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Reid claimed he had been drug-tested seven times during the 2018 season, even though he had played in only 11 games; accounting for a mandatory test, the probability of such an instance happening randomly is approximately 0.17%.
During his introductory press conference with the Panthers on September 27, 2018, Reid said that the Players Coalition, which is seemingly devoted to addressing several issues he is focusing on, is an "NFL-funded subversion group" and that he and Kaepernick would continue going their separate ways from the coalition.
[1] He played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. With Tartt now the starting strong safety, Reid was moved to a hybrid safety/linebacker role after linebacker Navorro Bowman was granted a release and Malcolm Smith suffered a season-ending pectoral injury.
On March 27, 2013, he opted to participate at LSU's pro day, and chose to perform positional drills, the 40-yard dash (4.50), 20-yard dash (2.60), and 10-yard dash (1.54) for the scouts and team representatives in attendance. Question? His grandfather spent part of the 1950s in Japan. Reid was voted to be an alternate for the 2014 Pro Bowl. His father, Eric Sr., became an ordained minister in 1999. "A lot of people who don't support what we've done probably haven't seen what we've seen or experienced what we've experienced. Reid was no stranger on campus when he arrived at Louisiana State to begin classes during the fall semester of 2010. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said the move was in response to having three starting-caliber safeties and getting the best 11 players on the field together. [29], Protest activities and collusion grievance against the NFL, San Francisco 49ers first-round draft picks, National Football League Players Association, "2009 LSU High School Indoor Classic - Complete Results (Raw)", "High School Last Chance Qualifier - Day 1 (Raw)", "NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos", "2013 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock's top 100 prospects", "2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings: Defense", "49ers trade up to 18th spot to grab Eric Reid", "Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers' depth chart: 09/05/2013", "NFL Game Center: Week 2-2013: San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks", "Eric Reid treasures Pro Bowl experience", "Eric Reid headed to Pro Bowl, Ahmad Brooks staying home", "Ourlads.com: San Francisco 49ers' depth chart: 10/01/2014", "49ers safety Eric Reid denies report he considered leaving NFL", "49ers exercise fifth-year option on safety Eric Reid", "Eric Reid Injury: Updates on 49ers Safety's Recovery from Biceps Surgery", "49ers Place S Eric Reid on Injured Reserve, Announce Other Roster Moves", "Eric Reid enjoyed his one week at linebacker, but happy to be back as 49ers' safety mainstay", "49ers move Reid to linebacker, noncommittal about his future", "Panthers sign ex-49ers safety Eric Reid to 1-year deal", "Eric Reid will start Sunday against Giants", http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000970555/article/eric-reid-takes-a-knee-during-national-anthem, "Panthers re-sign Eric Reid to 3-year deal worth more than $22M", "McCaffrey scores 3 TDs, Panthers hold off Jaguars 34-27", "McCaffrey scores 3 TDs as Panthers defeat Titans 30-20", "Lutz's kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34-31 win over Panthers", "How Eric Reid Can Win His Collusion Grievance Against the NFL ... and How the NFL Can Win", "Source: Eric Reid's Grievance Against NFL Will Focus on Donald Trump", "Eric Reid joins Kaepernick's fight in NFL anthem-protest showdown", "Trump says NFL should fire players who kneel during national anthem", "Tepper defends NFL players as 'patriotic, "Panthers sign Safety Eric Reid to 1-year deal", "Eric Reid's random drug tests: Statistically improbable?
Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh switched cornerback Jimmie Ward back to his natural position at free safety and moved Reid to strong safety in training camp. [7][8], The San Francisco 49ers selected Reid in the first round (18th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. Why? Do you want it to be saying something while the anthem is being played? Prior to the NFL, Eric played college football for the LSU Tigers at Louisiana State University. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "She played tackle football growing up, so she's tough.". We didn’t have access to programs – the G.I. DuBois’ famous work entitled “Agitation.”. He doesn't drink. It was a death that had a profound effect on Eric Reid. Just look at what Rivera told reporters in September when asked about the safety’s free agency, and the possibility of Reid joining the franchise, per AP News. During a job interview with Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown, Reid reportedly refused to say whether he would obey a rule against kneeling during the anthem. Faith was a family cornerstone. "Do you want it to be violent? [27] On November 5, 2017, Reid recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Drew Stanton, as the 49ers lost 20–10.[16]. [14] The following week he earned two solo tackles, defended a pass, and made his second career interception, picking off a pass attempt by Seattle Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson in the 49ers' 3–29 loss. [31] He finished the season starting in 13 games, recording 71 tackles, one sack, five passes defensed, and an interception.
Reid plans to kneel again on Sunday during the Panthers' "Salute to Service" festivities. He attended Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. All he needed was the eye-opening, action-spurring inspiration. Not about the military, nor the anthem. He was the second safety selected behind Kenny Vaccaro (15th overall, Saints) and the second of six LSU players selected in the first three rounds, breaking the NFL draft record. He knelt because of mistreatment from the police, but also because he was subjected to it as a sophomore at LSU. We still have a long way to go.
Dutchtown High School . In his professional regular season debut and first career start in the San Francisco 49ers' season-opener against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded seven solo tackles and a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Aaron Rodgers during the 34–28 victory. Do you have a sports website? Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. His son, who in 2016 knelt to start a conversation that is still ongoing, has made the point in his own words. Yet a good chunk of the country would prefer Reid stick to sports â or at least use something other than the national anthem to raise awareness. That’s a pretty reasonable excuse for Reid, because, as he mentioned, he’s more than a practice squad member, is still in his prime, and has been healthy. Do you have a blog? They fight for our freedoms. Their actions have created an unprecedented national debate. But I’m a black man in America. Reid started the San Francisco 49ers' season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys and recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass and intercepted a pass attempt by Tony Romo in the 28–17 victory. Story upcoming… — Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) October 27, 2020. Eric Reid Sr. was a three-time All-American hurdler and an inductee into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
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