Eric Reid

“Being from Louisiana, I'm very familiar with the heat and what it can do to you if you don't take care of your body.”

“I have a military background in my family.”

“The Players Coalition is an NFL-funded subversion group, so that's why I removed myself from them.”

“There are issues in this country that a lot of people feel strongly about.”

“When it comes to the NFLPA, I don't have problem saying what's right, whether it upsets somebody or not.”

“We want our president to be a president and not threaten to shut down the government over a wall. To change the oppression that happens in this country, it has no place in the world, let alone America.”

“It is paramount that we take control of the story behind our movement, which is that we seek equality for all Americans, no matter their race or gender.”

“I trust my ability to play in any defense.”

“There's nothing like being on the field, taking on blocks, chasing after fast guys.”

“All three of us boys, we grew up playing soccer. It was all of our first love. One of my coaches actually wanted me to try out for the U.S. national team, but I decided to quit to pursue football.”

“It's really exciting for me and my brothers to watch the World Cup.”

“I'd like to think I improve every day. That's the goal. I try to.”

“I do like playing strong safety.”

“I think our society today, the negativity is at the forefront, so you see all the people that have outrage about this or that.”

“If I have another concussion and I don't feel like I can play anymore, then I won't.”

“I was taught growing up that you always do what you believe.”

“We'll continue to hold America to the standard it says on paper that we're all created equal because it's not that way right now. But we're going to keep pushing towards that.”

“For one, when has Jay-Z ever taken a knee to come out and tell us that we're past kneeling? Yes, he's done a lot of great work, a lot of great social justice work. But for you to get paid to go into an NFL press conference and say that we're past kneeling? Again, asinine.”

“Football is a game.”

“Tackling is my favorite part of the game.”