As if a pandemic weren’t enough to disrupt business as usual around the NFL, we’re also in the middle of a tense negotiation between labor and ownership. There’s even tension within the union, as it’s been reported the NFLPA won’t let some members change their votes. Voting is ongoing and open until Saturday at midnight eastern time.
Panthers safety Eric Reid has become one of the most vocal opponents of the proposed CBA. On Monday, he called it a “disaster worse than we could have imagined” after having his attorneys review it.
Since then, he’s shared several more messages on Twitter critical of the proposal, urging his fellow players to vote no. Reid brought up the treatment of his former 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick and criticized everyone from Stephen A. Smith to Jay-Z, plus some specific points within the proposal.
Here’s a review of what Reid has been saying.
Reid also retweeted this post about disabled NFL players (who aren’t allowed to vote) getting significant cuts in their benefits.
Reid isn’t alone in his sentiments. Incoming left tackle Russell Okung has also been highly critical of the CBA proposal. He has also accused union leaders of negotiating in bad faith.
