NEED TO KNOW
- Atlanta Falcons working again Bijan Robinson apologized for utilizing a homophobic phrase in the course of the Thursday Evening Soccer postgame present
- Robinson mentioned in a submit on X it was an “insensitive remark” that “was not reflective of my beliefs”
- The NFL star mentioned he would “do higher” shifting ahead
Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson swiftly apologized for utilizing an “insensitive” homophobic phrase on the Thursday Evening Soccer postgame present.
After the Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 29-28 nail-biter on Thursday, Dec. 11, analyst Richard Sherman complimented the 23-year-old working again on a particular play. ”
They threw it to you within the backfield, you made the primary one miss, then legged three folks. And I mentioned, ‘This boy grew up within the yard,’ ” Sherman, 37, mentioned.
Robinson appeared happy with the praise, however his response included a derogatory time period. “Smear the queer, that’s what we do,” Robinson mentioned.
The phrase is a derogatory time period used as a reputation in some areas for a “keep-away” recreation.
Quickly after his look on the postgame present, Robinson took to social media to apologize for utilizing the phrase. In a submit on X, he wrote, “I wish to apologize for the insensitive remark I made within the broadcast.”
Robinson defined, “It was a soccer recreation we used to play as a child however that’s not an excuse. I acknowledge the error and ensure to do higher sooner or later.”
The working again mentioned his use of the phrase “was not reflective of my beliefs” and added, “and I’m so sorry to these I offended critically!”
Robinson ran for 174 yards on Thursday evening, with eight catches that totaled 82 yards. The 5-9 Falcons subsequent face the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 21.
