The last time the Vikings played at home, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was the toast of the town in a 48-10 romp over the Bengals. On Sunday against the Eagles, it didn’t go quite as well.
And so, unfortunately, antisocial forces on antisocial media targeted Rodgers with criticism that crossed the line. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Rodgers called out those who expressed their displeasure in the worst possible way.
“ Racism is real ,” Rodgers said on Twitter. “Keep football, football. That’s not even the worst I’ve Seen. 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.”
On Instagram, Rodgers posted a screenshot with multiple messages using a racial slur.
Rodgers was on the wrong end of two of the biggest play