Eric Reid

Athlete

1991-12-10

Eric Reid is an American former professional football player who played safety in the NFL. He was selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft and played for teams including the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers. He is also known for player activism and social justice advocacy.

Quotes by Eric Reid

The Great Depression, they come out with the New Deal, black people didn't have access to those government stimulus packages. The New Deal set up what is known as the modern-day middle class. We didn't have access to programs - the G.I. Bill, Social Security, home loans - none of that.
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The Players Coalition is an NFL-funded subversion group, so that's why I removed myself from them.
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