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Ron Rivera Says Eric Reid Kneeling for National Anthem Is 'Not an Issue'

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera reiterated on Wednesday he's not concerned with recently signed safety Eric Reid kneeling during the United States national anthem because it's a First Amendment right, not a football issue.

Les Carpenter of the Washington Post provided Rivera's response when asked about the situation on a conference call ahead of the Panthers' Week 6 game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

"The biggest reason it's not an issue to me is because I believe in the First Amendment and that's all he did was he exercised his First Amendment," he said.