An NFL star running back who has been outspoken about his Christian faith is facing criticism for uttering what some call a gay slur while live on television.

Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons was celebrating the team's upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday when he joked about playing "smear the queer," a common kids' game.

'It was not reflective of my beliefs and I am so sorry to those I offended seriously!'

Robinson was talking about a play during the game that appeared to be from backyard football and added, "Smear the queer, that’s what this is, smear the queer!”

Someone on the set quickly tried to correct him by saying, "Kill the carrier," a more politically correct name for the game.

On Friday, Robinson posted an apology on social media.

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