Isaiah Rodgers Exposes Racist Messages; Vikings Condemn

After the Vikings’ 28-22 loss to the Eagles, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers said he received “some of the most racist comments” he has seen in the NFL and posted screenshots showing messages that included the N-word and a comparison to Hitler; one sender later apologized. Rodgers wrote “Racism is real” and urged fans to “keep football, football,” while also taking responsibility for allowing long completions to DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown that contributed to the loss. The Vikings issued a statement saying they were “disgusted” by the racial slurs, condemned racist words and actions, and pledged support for Rodgers and all players who face abuse. Teammates and fans have rallied around Rodgers, who recently signed a multi‑million‑dollar deal with Minnesota and produced a historic performance earlier this season.