Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper is apologizing after a video surfaced showing him using a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert at Lincoln Financial Field.
In the video, which was posted online on Wednesday, Cooper appears to be drinking and can be heard saying he would fight Black people in the crowd, using the slur while he points toward the audience and the camera. It is not clear from the footage what set him off.
Cooper responded with an apology. According to the Associated Press and NESN, he said he is ashamed of what he said and is willing to accept all consequences. The Eagles said they were shocked by the video and fined him. Reports did not say how much.
The video has fans talking, especially because most of the NFL’s players are African American. Many are watching to see how his teammates and the league respond. As for the apology, people will decide for themselves whether it comes across as sincere.
We will update you if the league or the team says more.
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