Protests have erupted in cities across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd. A Minneapolis police officer has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder. This issue of police violence against African Americans hits home for many NFL players and is the reason for Colin Kaepernick and former Panthers safety Eric Reid’s kneeling protests.
Reid was the most outspoken individual on the team but he’s no longer on the roster after being released in March. Other Carolina players are talking about Floyd and larger issues of social justice, though.
Here’s a roundup of what they’ve been tweeting.
