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Related: About this forumEric Reid Suggests Panthers Call Colin Kaepernick if Cam Newton's Injured
If the Panthers lose quarterback Cam Newton due to injury, safety Eric Reid has a suggestion for who could fill in for him.
Newton was seen heading to the team's bus in a walking boot following the Panthers' 103 preseason loss to the Patriots on Thursday night. He exited the game late in the first quarter after being sacked by Adam Butler and limping off the field. Sports Illustrated's Alber Breer reported Newton was diagnosed with a sprain in his left foot after getting x-rays.
After the game, Reid told reporters that his former 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick could "come in and help us" if Newton is seriously injured. Reid reiterated that's only if Newton misses time due to injury, and he hopes the quarterback is fine.
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Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season, when he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial inequality and police brutality. In 2017, he opted out of his 49ers contract in March and later filed a grievance with Reid against the NFL for collusion. The two sides reached an agreement on a settlement in February 2019.
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exboyfil
(17,863 posts)the Patriots Tight End?
bluedigger
(17,086 posts)Four game suspension for that preseason bs.
Auggie
(31,172 posts)and that's why we're unlikey to ever see him perform on a football field again.
Over the years the NFL has reaped tens (if not hundreds) of millions of dollars from the U.S. Department of Defense for allowing pre-game salutes and honors aimed at enlisted men and woman and veterans.
I believe this is a form of of recruitment.
IMO the Penatgon/DoD has made it very clear to NFL execs that the gravy train ends if Kapernick is signed. Is the NFL guilty of colluding against Colin Kaepernick? They've settled, so the answer must be yes. But I think they've been pressured by government
Hope some brave franchise proves my wrong.