One of the biggest stories in free agency so far is ex-Packer Morgan Burnett signing with the Steelers. Why? Because it breaks the befuddling logjam at the safety position, clearing the way for 49ers free agent Eric Reid to be signed, thus shining the most accurate light to date on the consequences of demonstrating during the national anthem.
Reid, you recall, took a knee during the anthem all last season, including after members of the Players Coalition, led by Malcolm Jenkins and Anquan Boldin, chose to end their demonstrations during the anthem after the league’s nearly $90 million initiative to social-activism endeavors.