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The Minnesota Vikings condemned the vile racist message that defensive back Isaiah Rodgers received following the team’s 28-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rodgers posted the messages he received from social media users. Several messages he received included racial slurs.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a score past Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Ellen Schmidt/AP Photo)
The team released a statement about the incident on Monday.
“We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers after yesterday’s game,” the team said. “As we have said before, there is simply no place for racist words or actions in sports or society.
“We stand with Isaiah and all the players who unfortunately experience this type of ignorant and harmful behavior too often, and we ask our fans to continue fighting to eliminate racism.”
Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley (28) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Abbie Parr/AP Photo)
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Rodgers added that the messages weren’t even the worst he’d seen.
“Racism is real,” he wrote on
Rodgers was with the Eagles last season when the team defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. He joined the Vikings in the offseason.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) reacts after breaking up a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at US Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025. (Brad Rempel/Image Images)
He has 21 tackles, one interception, one touchdown and two pass deflections in six games this season.
