49ers' Reid kneels during national anthem

Our favorite person and our brother @e_reid35 kneels tonight to continue to fight against systemic oppression... https://t.co/7wuzwzISC2 pic.twitter.com/0Py6P6JuxA

- KnowYourRightsCamp (@yourrightscamp) August 28, 2017

San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid knelt during the national anthem prior to Sunday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, as part of the protest against social injustice and police brutality in the United States.

This development was a change of course for Reid, who said on Aug. 15 that he didn't intend to kneel during the anthem this season.

Reid also previously stated that last year's decision to kneel during the anthem alongside Colin Kaepernick went awry, with the general public misinterpreting their message.

It appears Reid has changed his mind, and it remains to be seen whether he'll continue his form of advocacy when the regular season kicks off in September.

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