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Eric Reid's grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals has been denied by an arbitrator John Miller Jersey , a decision that has irked the NFL Players Association.The union said that arbitrator Shyam Das found that the team asking Reid during a free-agent visit if he planned to kneel during the national anthem violated fair hiring practices. The union argues that standing for the anthem is not required in the labor agreement with the league.The grievance claimed that Reid wasn't signed by any team because of his anthem protests. Reid is now with the Carolina Panthers, whom he joined this month and with whom he has continued to kneel during "The Star-Spangled Banner." The interview with Bengals owner Mike Brown came in April."So when the NFLPA found out about my interaction with Mike Brown, they wanted to file the grievance on my behalf," Reid said Wednesday. "And I agreed to move forward on that on principle."It's interesting, it kinds of smells fishy that the arbitrator ruled that I proved the facts of the case, which are that they asked me some inappropriate questions, but he ruled I didn't win the case."The Bengals said Wednesday they have no comment on the matter.The union added Alex Redmond Jersey , "We will review the decision more carefully with Eric and his lawyers to consider our next steps."Reid filed a collusion lawsuit against the NFL because he was not signed by any team after he left the 49ers as a free agent following the 2017 season. Reid was one of the first players to join former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in his protests of social and racial injustice during the anthem."We are going to move forward with the collusion case," the safety said. "They are completely unrelated, that case was against the Bengals individually, and that (collusion) case was against the league as a whole." But should it be higher?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCincy Jungle homepageHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityFollow Cincy Jungle online:Follow Cincy Jungle on TwitterFollow Cincy Jungle on FacebookFollow Cincy Jungle on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCincy Jungle main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBABengals have a top-10 receiver group at Pro Football FocusNew,9commentsBut should it be higher? EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Bengals have a top-10 receiver group at Pro Football FocusTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by John Grieshop/Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals don’t have much to brag about as they move into the 2019 season. However, their wide receiving core is one of them. Led by A.J. Green, a receiver that went to the Pro Bowl his first seven seasons in the league Bobby Hart Jersey , the Bengals’ receiving unit was ranked No. 10 by Pro Football Focus. This unit include fourth-year receiver Tyler Boyd and third-year speedster John Ross.As for the ranking, it’s not shocking. While those in Cincinnati will believe they’re still disrespected, given Green’s injury history, it seems like a fair place for the unit. When mentioning the group, PFF notes Green’s injury history as well as Boyd’s high ceiling.“Cincinnati’s receiving corps falls down this list if Green is sidelined long term, but if healthy, he and Tyler Boyd form one of the NFL’s top receiver tandems entering the 2109 season. Green has earned 80.0-plus overall grades in every year but his rookie campaign (2011) Alex Redmond Jersey , and Boyd is coming off a breakout 2018 campaign that an 84.5 overall grade across 773 offensive snaps.”The Cincinnati Bengals, regardless of Green’s status, will need John Ross to step up this season. While his presence will be magnified without Green, Ross must finally find his groove within the team’s new offense. Last season, Ross secured five catches in games 10-13 prior to being shut down. That said, he must be better. He must be more involved, and while that will start with Zac Taylor and the offensive setup Bobby Hart Jersey , it’ll be up to Ross to capitalize like he’s yet to.As for Tyler Boyd, we know what he can do. He was the one to capitalize on Green’s absence last season, totaling his first 1,000-yard season. With Green hopefully back in the lineup for Week 1, Boyd’s development could prove vital as team’s will look to heavily deny Green.Players like Cody Core, Josh Malone, and Alex Erickson will also all get a chance to shine with or without Green. They may ultimately help make or break this season for Cincinnati. Overall Deshaun Davis Cincinnati Bengals Jersey , 10th is a good spot for the typically injury-ridden unit.