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Vikings "sickened" by racist messages directed at RB Alexander Mattison following loss to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings are rallying around running back Alexander Mattison after racist messages were sent his way following the team's loss to the Eagles.
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Vikings "sickened" by racist messages directed at RB Alexander Mattison following loss to Eagles
By WCCO Staff
Updated on: September 15, 2023 / 3:28 PM / CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings are rallying around running back Alexander Mattison after racist messages were sent his way following the team's loss to the Eagles.
On Thursday night, Mattison posted screenshots on his Instagram story, saying over 60 people sent him "disgustingly disrespectful" messages.
"Under my helmet, I am a human," he wrote, adding he is a father and son. "This is sick."
In a statement released Friday, the Vikings organization said it is "sickened by the hatred and racial slurs" directed at Mattison.
"There is simply no room for racist words or actions in sports or society," the team said. "We stand with Alexander and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism."
The NFL also released a statement, strongly condemning the comments.