Texans' Justin Reid: Kaepernick, Eric Reid haven't gotten 'fair opportunity' to return to NFL

Texans' safety Justin Reid expressed his belief that Colin Kaepernick and his brother Eric Reid have not been given a 'fair opportunity' to rejoin the NFL due to kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality.

"The NFL went out and issued a public apology because I feel like they didn't really have a choice with how the entire country erupted, figuratively speaking and in some ways literally," Reid told the Houston Chronicle. "The NFL issued an apology, which is cool they took responsibility for it. I give them credit for that, but what are they doing next? Colin still doesn't have a job; he hasn't even had a phone call. My brother hasn't even had a phone call. He's coming off setting two franchise records last season, and not even a phone call. Are you guys truly with us? Or is this a PR move because you had no choice but to accept responsibility?"

Eric played the last few seasons for the Carolina Panthers but is currently a free agent. There are rumors that he may join his brother in Houston yet, for now, he remains unsigned. Meanwhile, Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2016 and many believe it is directly because of his silent protest before games. Now, there is growing support among fans and players that Kaepernick deserves another shot.

"All they really want is an unbiased tryout," Reid continued, "an opportunity to prove themselves that they are the best player available to make the 53-man roster. My brother was coming off the prime of his career (with the San Francisco 49ers), and it still took him almost a year before he got signed with Carolina. When he did sign with Carolina, he became an immediate impact player and still gets released and not even a phone call. There hasn't been fair opportunity they deserve."