DeSean Jackson Apologizes for Sharing Anti-Semitic Quotation
The star wide receiver DeSean Jackson apologized Tuesday for sharing an anti-Semitic quotation attributed to Hitler, after that and other social media posts were widely condemned, including by his team.
In the series of posts, made on Instagram over the weekend, Jackson also praised Louis Farrakhan, a minister notorious for his history of anti-Semitic comments. Jackson’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles, condemned the posts in a statement on Tuesday, calling them “offensive, harmful and absolutely appalling.”
“They have no place in our society, and are not condoned or supported in any way by the organization,” the team said. “We reiterated to DeSean the importance of not only apologizing but also using his platform to take action to promote unity, equality and respect.”
It was unclear whether Jackson, 33, would be disciplined for his posts. The team said it was “continuing to evaluate the circumstances” in weighing action. “We take these matters very seriously and are committed to continuing to have productive and meaningful conversations with DeSean,” the team said.
