The Carolina Panthers signed safety Eric Reid on Thursday, and soon after his former teammate on the San Francisco 49ers, Colin Kaepernick, congratulated Reid on Instagram.
Kaepernick wrote: "Congratulations to my brother [Eric Reid], an All-Pro safety who should have been signed the first day of free agency, who has signed a football contract. He has was the FIRST person to kneel alongside me. Eric is a social justice warrior, continues to support his wife, two beautiful daughters and communities in need."
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