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Eric Reid's dad wants national anthem protest to last all season

Eric Reid made his dad a proud papa by joining Colin Kaepernick's protest.

Eric Reid Sr. supports his son's decision to kneel for the national anthem Thursday before the 49ers' preseason game against the Chargers, according to TMZ.Furthermore, he told the website he hopes the 49ers safety continues the protest all season long."I taught him, if you start something, you finish it," Eric Reid Sr. said. "I'm proud of my son for standing up for what he believes in. I didn't know he planned to do this but he's a strong man, and I'm proud of him.