Minnesota Vikings officials have condemned fans who sent racist remarks to cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following Sunday’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Vikings released a statement Monday urging the fan base to stand against racism.
Rodgers, who allowed a game-sealing first down to Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown, posted screenshots of messages he received on social media after the game.
Disgruntled fans called him racial names, with one writing him on Instagram, “F——— n——- ur worse the hitler.”
“Racism is real. Keep football, football. Thats not even the worst Ive seen,” Rodgers wrote on X after publishing the screenshots. “Stay solid or stay silent.”
The Vikings quickly posted a statement supporting their cornerback, whom they signed to a two-year, $15 million contract. Rodgers spent last season with the Eagles.
“There simply is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society,” the Vikings said. “We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior far too often, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism.”
Rodgers and the 3-3 Vikings face the 4-3 Chargers in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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