2023-09-16 14:41:00
Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is a victim of racism. The franchise and the NFL react.
Unpleasant news for Alexander Mattison: The Minnesota Vikings running back posted two screenshots of several messages on Instagram in which he was badly insulted.
“Unbelievable… This is not okay. […] You can attack me about fantasy all you want or tell me what a bad player I am. Blah blah blah. I don’t care. But this shit is not acceptable,” he wrote.
He continued: “I hope the 60+ people who decided to attack me with disgustingly disrespectful messages really think about what the hell they said and how it really affected someone. Under my helmet, I’m a Man, a father, a son. That’s just sick.”
In the excerpts that the 25-year-old shared in his story, the senders clearly used racist words. Mattison is also asked to take his own life.
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Vikings ‘disgusted by hate towards Mattison’
His franchise has now also commented on the incidents. “We are disgusted by the hatred and racist insults directed at Alexander Mattison after the game,” they said in a statement.
He continued: “There is simply no place for racist words or actions in sports or society. The Vikings will continue to fight to eliminate hate, educate and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive community that respects our unique backgrounds and appreciates.”
The team stands with Mattison and “all players who unfortunately experience this type of ignorant and prejudiced behavior, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism.”
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DeAndre Hopkins (Tennessee Titans)
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Jerry Jeudy (Denver Broncos)
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Breece Hall (New York Jets)
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C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans)
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Austin Ekeler (Los Angeles Chargers)
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Jaycee Horn (Carolina Panthers)
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Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)
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Avonte Maddox (Philadelphia Eagles)
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Cam Heyward (Pittsburgh Steelers)
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Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens)
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Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets)
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J.K. Dobbins (Baltimore Ravens)
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Marcus Williams (Baltimore Ravens)
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NFL remembers the humanity of all players
The NFL also issued a statement “strongly condemning” the news to the ball carrier. Those responsible also added that “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,” the league emphasizes.
Minnesota had previously lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 28:34 and now has a record of 0-2. Mattison was promoted from backup to starter after superstar Dalvin Cook was fired in the offseason.
This season, the running back achieved 62 rushing yards on 19 attempts. He also caught six of ten passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. Against Philly, he also lost a fumble for the first time in the season on the Vikings’ second drive.
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