Eric Reid takes a knee during national anthem in first game as Carolina Panthers player

Fox News ^ | October 07, 2018 | Katherine Lam

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Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid took a knee during the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the New York Giants in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reid was the only player to kneel during the “Star Spangled Banner,” continuing the protest he began while playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He was the first Panthers player ever to kneel during the national anthem.

Sunday also marked Reid’s return to the NFL after signing with the Panthers on Sept. 27. He and Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league alleging teams colluded against signing him during free agency because of the kneeling controversy. Despite signing a one-year contract with the Panthers, Reid told ESPN he will continue with the case "without a doubt."

Prior to Sunday’s game, Reid said he was “still considering” whether he will continue the protest.

"I'm still evaluating the scope of our country, and I'll make that decision later," he said last week.

However, Reid made it clear he would continue to fight against racial and social injustice along with Kaepernick. Reid, who is African-American, said he will continue to "stand up for my people."

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And paid handsomely to do it