Redskins coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday he has no issue with Adrian Peterson taking a knee during the national anthem next season, citing his experience with Eric Reid while with the Panthers.
When Reid protested during the anthem with Carolina, Rivera said the safety was exercising his First Amendment rights. A proud son of a military officer, Rivera said conversations with Reid helped him realize that taking a knee wasn’t about disrespecting the military.
“When Eric and I talked, it was an eye-opener for me personally,” Rivera said.