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Nike Men’s San Francisco 49ers Eric Reid Black and Red Jersey Size L. Reid was the second NFL player after Colin Kaepernick to participate in U.S. national anthem protests intended to highlight social awareness and racial injustice towards black people. Reid's lawyers also represent Kaepernick in a similar grievance case against the NFL. San Francisco Forty Niners Eric Reid Jersey #35 Nike On Field NFL Players Official Licensed Excellent Condition, Fast Shipping, Check My Profile For Customer Rating Mens Large Chest 22" Shoulder 19" Length 33" Black Lives Matter BLM In May 2018, Reid filed an official grievance letter with the NFL alleging that team owners and the league, influenced by President Donald Trump , colluded to prevent his employment due to his protest activities. Reid was the second NFL player after Colin Kaepernick to participate in U.S. national anthem protests intended to highlight social awareness and racial injustice towards black people. Reid's lawyers also represent Kaepernick in a similar grievance case against the NFL. Trump, who publicly condemned the kneeling protests and urged that the protesting players be fired, had private conversations with NFL owners about the player protests during the time period. Team owners have said they are concerned about being in conflict with Trump in regards to the anthem protests. 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. [ 42] [ 43] [ 44] [ 45] In Reid's introductory press conference with the Panthers on September 27, 2018, he wore a shirt that supported Kaepernick and stated that his collusion lawsuit would still proceed unimpeded. [ 32]