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SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Eric Reid #35 and Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Rams 28-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Eric Reid #35 and Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers kneel during the anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi Stadium on September 12, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Rams 28-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Michael Zagaris/Getty Images

Colin Kaepernick Says Free Agent Eric Reid Is Fighting 'Systemic Oppression'

Joseph Zucker
Apr 3, 2018

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick praised former teammate Eric Reid, tweeting Tuesday the 2013 Pro Bowl safety "continues to fight against systemic oppression." 

Kaepernick shared a video of Reid's workout in hopes of helping the five-year veteran find a new home this offseason:

Reid remains unsigned after his rookie deal expired, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Reid knelt alongside Kaepernick during the national anthem when they were teammates on the 49ers, and he continued after Kaepernick opted out of his contract ahead of the 2017 season. Many wondered how Reid's social activism would impact his market in free agency.

Reid told reporters last month doesn't plan to protest during the national anthem ahead of NFL games in 2018.

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