Panthers vs Eagles | Eric Reid, the argument of Malcolm Jenkins

It was clear that something was bothering Eric Reid before the Panthers 21-17 win on Sunday at the Philadelphia Eagles. Not one to waste words, he left no doubt about the reason for the match.

It was necessary to separate Reid from the Eagles 'safety, Malcolm Jenkins, before the sendoff on Sunday, when the two men exchanged words in the midfield after the captains' meeting. Before the altercation, Reid stared at Jenkins during the players' presentation and was picked up by Panthers receiver Devin Funchess and high school coach Richard Rodgers when an official appeared to ask Reid to return to his sidelines. .

The Panthers' security criticized Jenkins, founder of the NFL Players Coalition, for using Colin Kaepernick's personal event. According to the Associated Press, Reid would have left the coalition in 2017, after Jenkins did not involve Kaepernick in the group's meetings and attempted to intervene to stop the protests at the national anthem, according to the report.

"I think there are a lot of players who fought for Colin," Reid said. "I think Malcolm capitalized on the situation – he co-opted Colin's move to get his organization funded. It's coward, he sold us. "

"(Jenkins) was corrupted by the jump," added Reid. "He knew what he was doing, his goal was to sell us and he did it."

Playing in his third game with the Panthers, Reid waved to the Eagles sideline throughout the first quarter. The emotions hurt him when he hit quarterback Carson Wentz after a transfer and wrestled with Eagles striker, Zach Ertz, who came to the defense. Ertz and Reid fired offsetting penalties.

While the drama was settling into the rest of the match, neither player let their emotions heavily influence their impact on the match. Jenkins finished with seven tackles and two passovers. Reid finished with eight tackles and nearly intercepted Wentz in the Eagles' final training.

After the match, as Reid vented his frustrations, Jenkins said he was relieved that Reid was back in the league and he had no negative feelings towards him or Kaepernick.

"You can not pay me to say anything negative about them," said Jenkins. "I look around the league and I'm proud of the guys who are active in their communities, who use their voices as a platform like never before – including Colin and Eric. I think he deserves to have a job in this league, I'm glad he has one. I think his talent speaks for itself. I think his position is the only reason he was not in the league.

"I'm glad this has been corrected. I think what is happening in the context of our country and athletics is unprecedented. I'm proud to be part of that and all those who move this needle. "

Both actors oppose similar issues – including systemic oppression within the US criminal justice system and inequities within the country's education system. Jenkins and Man of the Year 2015 Walter Payton, Anquan Boldin, founded the Players Coalition in 2017 with the goal of "ending social injustices and racial inequalities so that future generations will have the opportunity to "flourish without obstacles," according to his website.

That does not mean that Reid and Jenkins have always looked in the eye. While Reid, Kaepernick and scores of other NFL players have chosen to kneel during the national anthem, Jenkins has instead raised his fist in the air.

Reid took this as a sign that Jenkins cared about the best interest of the league, not the protesters. When Jenkins asked the Players Coalition if he was planning to end his protests if the NFL was paying money for important causes for the coalition members, Reid hit his breaking point and left the group.

Jenkins remains faithful to his efforts and said the reconciliation between him and Reid would be "in due course". Reid has accepted to a certain extent but will not forget the events that led them to this point.

"Of course I can forgive him," said Reid. "He did what he did, he knew what he was doing all the time. He had a goal and that's what he decided to do. "