"Vikings' Alexander Mattison speaks out against racist fan messages after TNF loss"
TL;DR
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received racist messages from fans after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mattison shared screenshots of the abusive messages on Instagram, calling the behavior unacceptable. The NFLPA condemned the messages and offered support to players facing similar abuse. The Vikings issued a statement in support of Mattison, emphasizing that there is no room for racism in sports or society.
- Alexander Mattison, Vikings, NFLPA address racist messages from fans after 'TNF' loss to Eagles Yahoo Sports
- Alexander Mattison's agent says offensive messages a 'reminder of how racism plagues our country' Fox News
- Alexander Mattison decries racist messages sent after TNF game - ESPN ESPN
- Vikings' Alexander Mattison racially abused by fans after Eagles loss USA TODAY
- Alexander Mattison shares racist DMs he received after loss: 'S--t is unacceptable' New York Post
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