Minnesota Vikings Condemn Racial Slurs From Fans During Sunday’s Loss

EAGAN, MN — The Minnesota Vikings released a statement Monday condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. after the team’s game Sunday.

"We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following yesterday’s game," the team said. "There simply is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society. We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior far too often."

Rodgers, who is in his first season with Minnesota, also addressed the online harassment in several posts on X.

“Racism is real,” Rodgers wrote. “Keep football, football. That’s not even the worst I’ve seen. Stay solid or stay silent.”

In another post, Rodgers said he had read “some of the most racist comments I ever seen or read since I enter the league.”

He also reposted a comment from another user saying, “Everyone was his biggest fan a month ago, crazy how fast people switch up.”

Rodgers made NFL history in Week 3, when he became the first player ever to score two defensive touchdowns and force two fumbles in a single game.

The Vikings asked fans Monday to “continue to fight to eliminate racism.”