Isaiah Rodgers Targeted by Racist Messages After Eagles Loss

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers posted screenshots of racist messages he received on social media after the Vikings’ 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, saying the comments included the N-word and one message that called him "worse than Hitler." Rodgers shared the images on his Instagram Stories and on X, and a user who sent the messages apologized after Rodgers replied, according to the screenshots.

Rodgers, a fifth-year veteran, publicly addressed the abuse in a post on X, writing "Racism is real" and urging fans to "keep football, football." He also posted a message aimed at critics that read, "Stay solid or stay silent 'F A N S' Fake Applause, No Support Or Faithful And Never Switching. Pick a side and stay on it." The Vikings issued a statement on Monday saying, "We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following yesterday's game," and added that there is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society. The team said it supports Rodgers and called on fans to help eliminate racism.

On the field, Rodgers was the primary defender on two critical plays that swung the game in Philadelphia's favor. He...