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Pro-Kaepernick Player: NFL Just Hit Me With 7th ‘Random’ Drug Test After Wearing Protest-Themed Cleats

John Bickley

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid — who has taken up the mantle as the default leader of the divisive National Anthem protest movement started by his former teammate, ex-San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick — provided Monday what he suggested is more evidence that he is being targeted for his ongoing on-field protests.

Since signing with the Panthers just 11 weeks ago, Reid says he’s been selected for “random” drug testing now seven times. Reid posted a photo of his seventh drug test notification on Monday:

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