Sports Legal: NFL has randomly selected Eric Reid to drug test FIVE times NFLPA defends OWNERS!
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you aint wrong.
I believe Eric
I would agree with you if the NFL wasn't an illegal monopoly that the country refuses to punish.
again you aint WRONG
essentially ALL these sports league get special exemptions like that.
Not quite.
the NFL straight up told networks that if they broadcast football games from a competing league they would automatically cancel their contracts. To the best of my knowledge they're the only league that does this.
....
Still happening
It's still fuck the NFL on mine's
It's still fuck the NFL on mine's
Panthers’ Eric Reid claims late hit on Patriots’ Ben Watson wasn’t intentional after Twitter spat
By Lucia I. Suarez Sang | Fox News
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Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid said his late hit to the upper body of New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson on Thursday night wasn't an attempt to settle a personal score but was simply about not letting the Pats score. The play drew considerable scrutiny from analysts and fans alike, however, given a Twitter spat between the two outspoken players only days earlier.
Reid told reporters there was no malice on his part when he bashed Watson on the neck even though the tight end had already been taken to the ground after making a catch near the sideline. The 27-year-old Louisiana native was called for unnecessary roughness on the play.
“I was just trying to stop him from getting the first down,” Reid told reporters after the preseason game. “I looked at the replay and, yeah, he was down. We’ll see what the league do with it. I’m sure I’ll end up getting a fine, but I’m just playing the game.”
COLIN KAEPERNICK SENDS MESSAGE TO PLAYERS STILL KNEELING DURING ANTHEM: 'STAY STRONG BROTHERS'
After the play, Reid stopped to talk to Watson and tried to help him onto his feet. After a few moments spent lying on the field, Watson walked to the medical tent. But he soon left the sidelines for the locker room and didn't return.
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The game came just four days after a Twitter dustup between the two men, starting when Watson took issue with Reid’s criticism of the Players Coalition amid a controversial new NFL agreement with rapper Jay-Z.
“No one entity owns this movement,” Watson tweeted, specifically mentioning Reid. “We are all one continuation of the generations who fought before us. We need each other.”
On Thursday night, Reid denied ever seeing Watson's message.
“What tweet?” Reid asked reporters, according to Masslive.com. “I didn’t even know he tweeted me. That’s not even something that you process in the game. I’m not analyzing who has the ball in their hand and what they tweeted me while I’m playing the game.”
According to NESN, when the tweet was explained to Reid, he replied: “There’s a lot of people who don’t agree with a lot of the comments that I’ve made.”
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid reveals when he will stop kneeling during the national anthem
NFL player Eric Reid says he will not stop kneeling during the national anthem, despite league rules to the contrary, until changes in the world are made that he views as necessary. Reid was among the first players to support Colin Kaepernick when he started kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to perceived racial injustices in the U.S.
Reid's recent headlines center around his disapproval of the NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z, though, he's previously been known to settle a grudge on the gridiron that originated from an off-field spat.
In October, Reid exchanged words with Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, calling him a “sellout” because Jenkins had stopped kneeling during the national anthem after the league announced it would donate $100 million to causes considered important to the Players Coalition. Several players had to hold Reid back after he charged at Jenkins before the coin toss.
Reid was the first player to join former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in kneeling during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in protest of perceived racial injustice.
By Lucia I. Suarez Sang | Fox News
close
Fox News Flash top headlines for August 23
Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid said his late hit to the upper body of New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson on Thursday night wasn't an attempt to settle a personal score but was simply about not letting the Pats score. The play drew considerable scrutiny from analysts and fans alike, however, given a Twitter spat between the two outspoken players only days earlier.
Reid told reporters there was no malice on his part when he bashed Watson on the neck even though the tight end had already been taken to the ground after making a catch near the sideline. The 27-year-old Louisiana native was called for unnecessary roughness on the play.
“I was just trying to stop him from getting the first down,” Reid told reporters after the preseason game. “I looked at the replay and, yeah, he was down. We’ll see what the league do with it. I’m sure I’ll end up getting a fine, but I’m just playing the game.”
COLIN KAEPERNICK SENDS MESSAGE TO PLAYERS STILL KNEELING DURING ANTHEM: 'STAY STRONG BROTHERS'
After the play, Reid stopped to talk to Watson and tried to help him onto his feet. After a few moments spent lying on the field, Watson walked to the medical tent. But he soon left the sidelines for the locker room and didn't return.
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8:18 PM - Aug 22, 2019
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The game came just four days after a Twitter dustup between the two men, starting when Watson took issue with Reid’s criticism of the Players Coalition amid a controversial new NFL agreement with rapper Jay-Z.
“No one entity owns this movement,” Watson tweeted, specifically mentioning Reid. “We are all one continuation of the generations who fought before us. We need each other.”
On Thursday night, Reid denied ever seeing Watson's message.
“What tweet?” Reid asked reporters, according to Masslive.com. “I didn’t even know he tweeted me. That’s not even something that you process in the game. I’m not analyzing who has the ball in their hand and what they tweeted me while I’m playing the game.”
According to NESN, when the tweet was explained to Reid, he replied: “There’s a lot of people who don’t agree with a lot of the comments that I’ve made.”
Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid reveals when he will stop kneeling during the national anthem
NFL player Eric Reid says he will not stop kneeling during the national anthem, despite league rules to the contrary, until changes in the world are made that he views as necessary. Reid was among the first players to support Colin Kaepernick when he started kneeling during the national anthem to draw attention to perceived racial injustices in the U.S.
Reid's recent headlines center around his disapproval of the NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z, though, he's previously been known to settle a grudge on the gridiron that originated from an off-field spat.
In October, Reid exchanged words with Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, calling him a “sellout” because Jenkins had stopped kneeling during the national anthem after the league announced it would donate $100 million to causes considered important to the Players Coalition. Several players had to hold Reid back after he charged at Jenkins before the coin toss.
Reid was the first player to join former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in kneeling during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in protest of perceived racial injustice.
Cacs and their coons finna have a field day with this smh
Wasnt no damn late hit
Let's see it in real time
Wasnt no damn late hit
Let's see it in real time
And Cam got hurt the other night......the backups are ass......might be time to dial it up and call Kap.
Free-agent safety Eric Reid says he hasn't received a contract offer or workout invite
Sep 16, 2020
Reid told The Associated Press on Wednesday he has not received any offers nor been invited for a visit by any team since the Panthers released him in March. The 28-year-old safety had 130 tackles, four sacks, six passes defended, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 2019. The tackles and sacks are the most by a Panthers safety in one season.
Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid's former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday. Rivera said he hasn't received any calls from coaches or general managers inquiring about Reid.
"I would tell them he's a heck of a teammate," Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him. He was not an issue. I will say this, too. He's a young man who really, truly helped me understand the entire movement that's going on right now. He's a heck of a young man. I'll tell you that much.
"We're in a fortunate position where we have Landon Collins. A guy like Eric Reid wouldn't fit us here. But if we didn't [have Collins], believe me, I'd call him. I think he's a guy that has the ability to play in this league and hopefully, if somebody needs a strong safety, he's a guy they would call."
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The admiration is mutual.
"I enjoyed playing for Coach Rivera," Reid told the AP in a text message. "He's the real deal. He has that reputation for a reason."
A first-round pick by San Francisco in 2013, Reid went to the Pro Bowl his rookie season. He joined with Kaepernick in 2016 when the former star quarterback took a knee during the national anthem to protest against police violence, racism and social injustice.
Kaepernick hasn't played in the league since that season and Reid sat out the first three weeks of the 2018 season before Carolina signed him. Both players filed collusion grievances against the NFL and settled their cases in February 2019.
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Reid has also been a vocal opponent of the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement. In March, he called for an investigation and a revote over language added following ratification of the pact.
Reid could easily argue he's being blackballed because of his criticism of the league and the NFL Players Association.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell finally apologized to Kaepernick last month in an interview with former player Emmanuel Acho on Acho's YouTube show, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man."
"I wish we had listened earlier, Kap, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to," Goodell said. "We had invited him in several times to have the conversation, to have the dialogue. I wish we had the benefit of that, we never did. We would have benefited from that, absolutely."
Sep 16, 2020
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Reid told The Associated Press on Wednesday he has not received any offers nor been invited for a visit by any team since the Panthers released him in March. The 28-year-old safety had 130 tackles, four sacks, six passes defended, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 2019. The tackles and sacks are the most by a Panthers safety in one season.
Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid's former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday. Rivera said he hasn't received any calls from coaches or general managers inquiring about Reid.
"I would tell them he's a heck of a teammate," Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him. He was not an issue. I will say this, too. He's a young man who really, truly helped me understand the entire movement that's going on right now. He's a heck of a young man. I'll tell you that much.
"We're in a fortunate position where we have Landon Collins. A guy like Eric Reid wouldn't fit us here. But if we didn't [have Collins], believe me, I'd call him. I think he's a guy that has the ability to play in this league and hopefully, if somebody needs a strong safety, he's a guy they would call."
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The admiration is mutual.
"I enjoyed playing for Coach Rivera," Reid told the AP in a text message. "He's the real deal. He has that reputation for a reason."
A first-round pick by San Francisco in 2013, Reid went to the Pro Bowl his rookie season. He joined with Kaepernick in 2016 when the former star quarterback took a knee during the national anthem to protest against police violence, racism and social injustice.
Kaepernick hasn't played in the league since that season and Reid sat out the first three weeks of the 2018 season before Carolina signed him. Both players filed collusion grievances against the NFL and settled their cases in February 2019.
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Reid has also been a vocal opponent of the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement. In March, he called for an investigation and a revote over language added following ratification of the pact.
Reid could easily argue he's being blackballed because of his criticism of the league and the NFL Players Association.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell finally apologized to Kaepernick last month in an interview with former player Emmanuel Acho on Acho's YouTube show, "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man."
"I wish we had listened earlier, Kap, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to," Goodell said. "We had invited him in several times to have the conversation, to have the dialogue. I wish we had the benefit of that, we never did. We would have benefited from that, absolutely."
Eric Reid still hasn't received an offer or workout invite
ROB MAADDI
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Associated Press•September 16, 2020
FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Panthers last season, Reid remains unsigned like his close friend Colin Kaepernick. Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday, Sept. 16. “I would tell them he’s a heckuva teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Carolina Panthers last season, Eric Reid remains unsigned, like his close friend: Colin Kaepernick.
Reid told The Associated Press on Wednesday he has not received any offers nor been invited for a visit by any team since the Panthers released him in March. The 28-year-old safety had 130 tackles, four sacks, six passes defended, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 2019. The tackles and sacks are the most by a Panthers safety in one season.
Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday. Rivera said he hasn't received any calls from coaches or general managers inquiring about Reid.
“I would tell them he’s a heck of a teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him. He was not an issue. I will say this, too. He’s a young man who really, truly helped me understand the entire movement that’s going on right now. He’s a heck of a young man. I’ll tell you that much.
“We’re in a fortunate position where we have Landon Collins. A guy like Eric Reid wouldn’t fit us here. But if we didn’t (have Collins), believe me, I’d call him. I think he’s a guy that has the ability to play in this league and hopefully, if somebody needs a strong safety, he’s a guy they would call.”
The admiration is mutual.
“I enjoyed playing for Coach Rivera,” Reid told the AP in a text message. “He’s the real deal. He has that reputation for a reason.”
A first-round pick by San Francisco in 2013, Reid went to the Pro Bowl his rookie season. He joined with Kaepernick in 2016 when the former star quarterback took a knee during the national anthem to protest against police violence, racism and social injustice.
Kaepernick hasn’t played in the league since that season and Reid sat out the first three weeks of the 2018 season before Carolina signed him. Both players filed collusion grievances against the NFL and settled their cases in February 2019.
Reid has also been a vocal opponent of the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement. In March, he called for an investigation and a re-vote over language added following ratification of the pact.
Reid could easily argue he’s being blackballed because of his criticism of the league and the NFL Players Association.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell finally apologized to Kaepernick last month in an interview with former player Emmanuel Acho on Acho’s YouTube show: “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.”
“I wish we had listened earlier, Kaep, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to,” Goodell said. “We had invited him in several times to have the conversation, to have the dialogue. I wish we had the benefit of that, we never did. We would have benefited from that, absolutely.”
ROB MAADDI
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Associated Press•September 16, 2020
FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers strong safety Eric Reid (25) kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Panthers last season, Reid remains unsigned like his close friend Colin Kaepernick. Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday, Sept. 16. “I would tell them he’s a heckuva teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him." (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Despite setting two defensive franchise records for the Carolina Panthers last season, Eric Reid remains unsigned, like his close friend: Colin Kaepernick.
Reid told The Associated Press on Wednesday he has not received any offers nor been invited for a visit by any team since the Panthers released him in March. The 28-year-old safety had 130 tackles, four sacks, six passes defended, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 2019. The tackles and sacks are the most by a Panthers safety in one season.
Washington coach Ron Rivera, Reid’s former coach in Carolina, gave him a strong endorsement Wednesday. Rivera said he hasn't received any calls from coaches or general managers inquiring about Reid.
“I would tell them he’s a heck of a teammate,” Rivera said. "He came in and the young man did exactly what was asked of him. He was not an issue. I will say this, too. He’s a young man who really, truly helped me understand the entire movement that’s going on right now. He’s a heck of a young man. I’ll tell you that much.
“We’re in a fortunate position where we have Landon Collins. A guy like Eric Reid wouldn’t fit us here. But if we didn’t (have Collins), believe me, I’d call him. I think he’s a guy that has the ability to play in this league and hopefully, if somebody needs a strong safety, he’s a guy they would call.”
The admiration is mutual.
“I enjoyed playing for Coach Rivera,” Reid told the AP in a text message. “He’s the real deal. He has that reputation for a reason.”
A first-round pick by San Francisco in 2013, Reid went to the Pro Bowl his rookie season. He joined with Kaepernick in 2016 when the former star quarterback took a knee during the national anthem to protest against police violence, racism and social injustice.
Kaepernick hasn’t played in the league since that season and Reid sat out the first three weeks of the 2018 season before Carolina signed him. Both players filed collusion grievances against the NFL and settled their cases in February 2019.
Reid has also been a vocal opponent of the NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement. In March, he called for an investigation and a re-vote over language added following ratification of the pact.
Reid could easily argue he’s being blackballed because of his criticism of the league and the NFL Players Association.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell finally apologized to Kaepernick last month in an interview with former player Emmanuel Acho on Acho’s YouTube show: “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.”
“I wish we had listened earlier, Kaep, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to,” Goodell said. “We had invited him in several times to have the conversation, to have the dialogue. I wish we had the benefit of that, we never did. We would have benefited from that, absolutely.”
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