In 2016, Malcolm Jenkins and Eric Reid marched in lockstep on the frontline of the NFL players' quest to relieve what they perceived to be institutional oppression of minorities in America. That seems ages ago. For more than a year, Reid and Jenkins have marched to different drummers.
The latest installment of their one-way, Colin Kaepernick-fueled feud took place Sunday near the 45-yard line at Lincoln Financial Field. Jenkins was walking onto the field when Carolina's Reid crashed the coin toss.
Jenkins, who once protested systemic oppression during the national anthem and helps lead the Players Coalition, was at midfield as an Eagles captain.