Eagles Fan Fired By NJ Company Over Abusive Viral Video Responds

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Eagles fan who was caught on video hurling sexist insults at a Green Bay Packers fan on Sunday issued a statement apologizing for his behavior.

Ryan Caldwell was fired from his job by East Brunswick-based BCT Partners after the video of the incident began circulating online. He was also banned from all future events at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

In his statement, Caldwell said he deeply regretted the incident during Sunday’s game. He also apologized to the woman involved, identified as Ally Keller.

“While attending an NFL game last Sunday to support my beloved Philadelphia Eagles, an incident occurred that I deeply regret. What began as banter with two Packers fans sitting near me escalated to something more serious, and I said things that were unacceptable,” Caldwell said.

“In the heat of the moment, I chose unforgiving words to address one of the fans, Ms. Ally Keller. I want to sincerely apologize to Ms. Keller for those words, and to my wife, family, and friends, my former employer and colleagues, Packer fans, Eagle fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the City of Philadelphia, and all who were offended.”

Caldwell went on to say that the incident does not reflect his values.

Keller’s fiance, Alexander Basara, shared a video of the incident on X saying the heckling was “Unprovoked, uncalled for.”

Caldwell explained that the video “does not reflect the full context of what transpired.”

“That said, there are two sides to every story. The video clip circulating online does not reflect the full context of what transpired, and my actions were not without provocation,” Caldwell said.

“I will live with this experience, and I am certainly paying a personal price. For those who don’t know me, this incident does not reflect my values or the respect I have for others and is not indicative of the person I am.”

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