The Philadelphia Eagles hinted out at further discipline following DeSean Jackson’s sharing of anti-Semitic material on Instagram.
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DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are reviewing DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic post and the organization said they will take “appropriate action” in a statement. This sensitive matter is far from over.
Jackson came under fire late Monday evening when he shared false quotes attributed to Adolf Hitler in an Instagram story. He issued an emotional video apology on Tuesday but not before the comments went viral and started a heated debate around the league. Jackson admitted it was a mistake to post it while stating he didn’t harbor hatred towards anyone, especially not against the Jewish community.
“I post a lot of things that are sent to me. I do not have hatred towards anyone,” Jackson wrote on Instagram. “I really didn’t realize what this passage was saying. Hitler has caused terrible pain to Jewish people like the pain African-Americans have suffered. We should be together fighting anti-Semitism and racism. This was a mistake to post this and I truly apologize for posting it and sorry for any hurt I have caused.”
The 33-year-old has emerged as a team leader during his second tour of duty with the Eagles, one who was widely praised for educating his white teammates on why the black community was rallying against social injustice. Jackson has also been charged with mentoring the younger players, especially rookie Jalen Reagor.
Regardless of religion or race this out measures everything!! Righteousness https://t.
