A Philadelphia Eagles fan who was at the center of a vile incident at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday lost his job at a New Jersey-based DEI-focused consulting firm this week.
The fan, who was identified as Ryan Caldwell, was seen in the viral video confronting a Green Bay Packers fan and calling her a “dumb c—” while her fiancé recorded the situation. He also mocked the man with other disgusting gestures.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer during the game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 12, 2025. (Images by Eric Hartline-Imagn)
The fan and his employer have since separated, the company said.
“We, the management of BCT Partners, have concluded the international personnel investigation into an employee who was caught on video outside the workplace making highly offensive and misogynistic statements,” the company said in a statement Tuesday. “In line with our company values, which are firmly centered on respect, dignity and inclusion, we have decided to separate from the employee. This separation is effective immediately.
“We condemn our former employee’s conduct in the strongest possible terms. This individual’s conduct and language was vile, disgusting, unacceptable and horrific and has no place in our workplace or society. Such conduct is not acceptable.” who we are or what we represent.
“At the same time, once again, to be true to our values, we can condemn the actions without condemning the individual. None of us deserve to be remembered for the actions taken on our worst day. We have offered grace and support to our former employee. We hope that it grows and that we can all learn from this deeply disturbing incident. That is what true inclusion is and represents.
Philadelphia Eagles fans react against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 12, 2025. (Images by Bill Streicher-Imagn)
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“We sincerely apologize to the victim and for the many ways these events have already impacted so many people. We remain committed to gender equity and fostering a culture of respect and dignity for all.”
Caldwell’s rant was captured when the Eagles defeated the Packers in the wild-card game over the weekend. In addition to simply calling the woman a “dumb c—,” he also called her an “ugly, dumb c—.” Caldwell asked her fiancé if he was going to do something about the name-calling and if not, then he should turn around and watch the game.
The woman’s fiancé identified himself on social media as Alexander Basara and posted the video on social media. He wrote in X that he did not want to get into a physical altercation with Caldwell.
He mentioned in a post that he definitely wasn’t going to start painting all Eagles fans with a broad brush.
“Many of you were very nice. Believe me. Normal banter but a handshake at the end. Although this was out of line, for sure,” he wrote on X.
A general view of Lincoln Financial Field before the NFC Wild Card Playoff between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Eagles fan was also banned from all games at Lincoln Financial Field, according to USA Today.
