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The Minnesota Vikings have condemned the vile racist message 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 contained racist insults.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a touchdown 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 Monday regarding the incident.
“We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following yesterday’s game,” the team said. “As we have said previously, there is simply no place for racist words or actions in sport or in society.
“We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, face 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 beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. He joined the Vikings during 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/Imagn Images)
He has 21 tackles, one interception, one touchdown and two assists in six games this season.
