The National Football League (NFL) has vehemently condemned the racial abuse directed at running back Alexander Mattison following the Minnesota Vikings’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.
After the game, Mattison, who is of Black ethnicity, was the target of racial taunts on numerous social media sites. In a statement supporting Alexander Mattison, the NFL reaffirmed their unyielding opposition to all types of prejudice and hate speech.
The NFL in a statement, “The NFL strongly condemns the racist comments directed towards Alexander Mattison online after last night’s game. Such hateful behavior is completely unacceptable in the NFL or anywhere else. We stand firmly with Alexander and remind fans to remember the humanity of all players and celebrate their contributions to the game we all love.”
Alexander Mattison, a running back for the Minnesota Vikings, publicly disclosed the sexist and racist comments he had been sent after his team’s 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mattison shared screenshots and disclosed that the messages contained racial epithets. Such reactions are wholly unreasonable despite the fact that he contributed 28 yards and a turnover to the game.
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Mattison in an Instagram post addressed the issue and revealed racial abuse. He wrote, “I hope the 60+ people who decided to come at me with disgustingly disrespectful messages tonight in DMs and comments really reflect on WTF you say and how it could truly affect someone under my helmet. I am a human, a father, a son. This is sick.”
Running back Alexander Mattison represents the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL at the moment. Before the Vikings selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the 102nd overall choice, he developed his football abilities at Boise State.
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Mattison is renowned for his exceptional speed and agility. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He also performs well as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Mattison has 1,670 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground in his four seasons with the Vikings.
