Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem ceremony at Bank of America stadium before the game today. No other players joined him. He was not protesting the anthem and he was not violating NFL rules. He won’t be taking a knee on the field during the game.
Eric Reid takes a knee as the anthem begins. He continues his protest against social injustice and police brutality.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) October 7, 2018
Reid is protesting inequality and racial injustice in the United States. He is doing so in a way that he believes shows respect for the military.