Rivera says Panthers hope to get Reid on field soon

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he hopes to get newly signed safety Eric Reid on the field for next Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants, but doesn’t anticipate him playing every defensive snap.
Rivera, who served as the grand marshall for Sunday’s NASCAR race in Charlotte, says the team made a “football decision” to sign Reid last week. Reid signed a one-year deal with Carolina on Thursday.
Rivera says the Panthers needed a more