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This is the latest in a series of moves that the Coalition's members have taken over the past two years to affect social change, including backing state efforts to push criminal justice reform legislation.

The Coalition, which is made up of players working to lend their voices to social justice issues, was founded in 2017 by Jenkins and now former NFL player Anquan Boldin during the high point of the national anthem protests and heightened tensions between league owners and players.

After the 32 NFL teams came under fire for their handling of the protests and for not signing Kaepernick since his contract expired in 2016, the league launched a social change initiative in January 2019 focusing on the same issues that the Coalition is working on: criminal justice reform, police and community relations and economic and educational advancement.

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PHOTO: The NFL Players Coalition, a nonprofit co-founded by Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins, left, hosts a public forum with rapper Meek Mill, right, and Rev. Leslie D. Callahan, center, at Community College of Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 2019.
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But, for supporters of Kaepernick and his cause, the former quarterback’s absence from the league has remained a sticking point for the Coalition.

Carolina Panthers player Eric Reid, who was the first to take a knee with Kaepernick in 2016, famously left the Coalition in 2017 along with Miami Dolphins player Michael Thomas, citing differences and accusing them of keeping Kaepernick out — a claim that Jenkins denied, saying Kaepernick elected not to join.

Kaepernick filed a grievance against league owners in 2017 alleging that they colluded to ensure that he remains unsigned. Reid also filed a grievance against the NFL in May 2018 alleging that the team owners colluded to keep him out of the league. Both lawsuits have been settled.

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PHOTO: Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest during the national anthem prior to playing the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium, September 12, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif.
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After spending a few months as a free agent, Reid signed a one-year contract with the Panthers in 2018 and then signed a three-year extension in February. He is one of three players who have continued to take a knee during the playing of the national anthem this season, along with Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson.

My Brothers @E_Reid35 @KSTiLLS @iThinkIsee12 continue to fight for the people, even in the face of death threats. They have never moved past the people and continue to put their beliefs into action. Stay strong Brothers!!! ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/OQClsZXD5V

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) August 18, 2019

In August, Reid joined Kaepernick supporters in criticizing a social justice partnership between the NFL and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, particularly taking issue with the fact that the effort does not include Kaepernick, whose protest started the movement.

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