An Atlanta Falcons running back who has been outspoken about his Christian faith is under fire after broadcasting what some have called a homophobic slur during a live game.
Bijan Robinson made the remark while celebrating his team’s upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday. During the celebration, he described a play that appeared to be from backyard football: “Smear the queer, that’s what this is, smear the queer!”
A crew member on set quickly corrected him by stating the more appropriate term for the game: “Kill the carrier.”
Robinson issued an apology on social media, writing: “Hey everyone I want to apologize for the insensitive comment I made in the broadcast. It was a football game we used to play as a kid but that’s not an excuse… I recognize the mistake and make sure to do better in the future.”
Videos of his comments have gone viral online, amassing millions of views.
