The NFL Players Association on Monday announced it has filed a grievance on behalf of free-agent safety Eric Reid, who played his first five NFL seasons with the 49ers.
Reid has taken only one free-agent visit this offseason. In April, he met with the Cincinnati Bengals. Team owner Mike Brown reportedly spoke extensively to Reid about the protest of racial inequality. According to Pro Football Talk, Brown told Reid he plans to prohibit his players from protesting during the national anthem.
The incident with Brown appears to be referenced in the grievance that the players union filed on Reid’s behalf:
“At least one club owner has asked pre-employment interview questions about a player's intent to demonstrate.