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Former LSU Safety Eric Reid Joins Colin Kaepernick In National Anthem Protest
by TD Staff Reporter
September 1, 2016115 Comments

Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Former LSU and current San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid joined Colin Kaepernick on Thursday and chose not to stand for the National Anthem before their preseason game against San Diego.
Instead of standing during the anthem, both players dropped to a knee. Per ESPN:
Instead of standing during the anthem, both players dropped to a knee. Per ESPN:
quote:
SAN DIEGO -- Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the singing of the national anthem Thursday night, continuing his protest before the San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale at San Diego.
This time, he had company, as safety Eric Reid joined him in taking a knee just before the anthem as boos rained down from the crowd.
On Sunday, Kaepernick vowed to continue his protest during the national anthem until "significant change" is made regarding racial oppression in the United States.
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