Although Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid is no longer a free agent, the NFL's random drug tests have left him at odds with the league.
Reid, 27, says he's already been tested seven times, which is significant given that he's only been back with a team for 11 weeks.
According to Yahoo Sports' math, Reid had just a 1-in-588 changce, or 0.17 percent probability, of being selected that often over that time amount of time, given the NFL's testing guidelines.
'I've been here 11 weeks, I've been drug-tested seven times,' Reid told reporters, in a video shared by The Riot Report. 'That has to be statistically impossible. I'm not a mathematician, but there's no way that's random.'
Reid was one of the first NFL players to join former fellow San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick, 31, in kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 in protest of police brutality and racial injustice.
Reid posted a photo of the notice informing him that he must give a urine sample following his Monday Night Football game with the comment, 'Number 7... "Random."'
He also gestured with air quotes while saying the word random while taking with The Riot reporter, according to the tweet shared with the video.
The NFL tests 10 eligible players from each team every week, and while one of Reid's tests was a mandatory part of his physical, he was still chosen six times at random.
The implication appears to be that, although he's playing on a team, Reid may still be experiencing fallout from his participation in social activism over the past two years.
Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid, 27 (pictured), says he's already been drug tested by the NFL seven times this season, which is significant since he's only been back with a team for 11 weeks
According to Yahoo Sports ' math, Reid had just a 0.17 percent chance of being selected that often over that amount of time given the NFL's testing guidelines
While Reid played in the 2017 season, he went unsigned from March until September 27 when the Panthers picked him up.
Kaepernick hasn't played since then end of the 2016 season, and has filed a grievance against the NFL alleging that teams have colluded to keep him off a roster due to his activism.
Reid has joined that grievance, and has said he will remain a part of it despite signing with the Panthers.
Reid was one of the first NFL players to join former fellow San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick, 31, in kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. San Francisco 49ers players Eli Harold (left), Kaepernick (center) and Reid (right) are shown kneeling as part of the protest before their NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 2, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California
Reid, however, has not been deterred from his activism, and took advantage of the NFL's 'my cause, my cleats' campaign during the Panthers' Monday night loss to the New Orleans Saints to promote awareness of social injustice and give a nod to his friend, Kaepernick.
Although the NFL once levied penalties for customizing their cleats - even for charitable purposes - the league's 'my cause, my cleats' campaign now allows players to do so.
Players can raise money for a cause of their choosing by auctioning off their cleats, and all of the funds will be given to the 501(c)(3) organization of their choice.
Reid, however, has not been deterred from his activism and collaborated with activist and artist Brandan 'B-mike' Odums to create cleats (pictured), which Reid said were a 'tribute to the history of protest' while promoting the free agent quarterback's 'Know Your Rights Camp'
Although the NFL once levied penalties for customizing their cleats - even for charitable purposes - the league's 'my cause, my cleats' campaign now allows players to do so. The cleat worn by Reid on Monday features images of protesters holding signs that read, 'I know my rights,' 'If not us, who?' and 'If not now, when?' The cleats also spell out the 10 points of Kaepernick's camp platform, which include 'the right to be free' and the 'right to be educated'
The Pro Bowler posted pictures of the cleats on Twitter, thanking the artist and praising Kaepernick, writing: 'We all benefit and stand on ... the shoulders of those giants who decided their moment was best used for the sake of the people'
Reid collaborated with activist and artist Brandan 'B-mike' Odums to create a custom pair of cleats, which Reid said were a 'tribute to the history of protest' while promoting the free agent quarterback's 'Know Your Rights Camp.'
The design features images of protesters holding signs that read, 'I know my rights,' 'If not us, who?' and 'If not now, when?'
The cleats also spell out the 10 points of Kaepernick's camp platform, which include 'the right to be free' and the 'right to be educated.'
The 27-year-old Pro Bowler posted pictures of the cleats on Twitter, thanking the artist and praising Kaepernick, writing: 'We all benefit and stand on ... the shoulders of those giants who decided their moment was best used for the sake of the people. And it's always the right time to do what's right. No different from you using your moment to take a knee.'
Earlier this year, both players filed a collusion grievance against the NFL claiming the league and team owners colluded to keep them from playing.
Reid had trouble finding work before Carolina signed him in September when starting free safety Da'Norris Searcy was placed on injured reserve.
Kaepernick remains unemployed, although he is in playing shape, according to multiple reports.
Reid has not withdrawn his grievance. The Saints beat the Panthers on Monday by three points, with a final score of 12-9.
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Main photo article Although Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid is no longer a free agent, the NFL’s random drug tests have left him at odds with the league.
Reid, 27, says he’s already been tested seven times, which is significant given that he’s only been back with a team for 11...
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