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Former NFL player Robert Griffin III let a racial slur roll off his tongue during an episode of Monday Night Football.
On ESPN’s pregame show, Griffin was commenting on the Eagles’ dominance over the Giants ahead of the Cardinals’ network broadcast against the Patriots when he put his foot in his mouth trying to praise Philadelphia QB Jalen Hurts, TMZ reported.
“People said Jalen Hurts couldn’t do it,” the former Washington Commanders star said. “He couldn’t get out of the pocket. He’s not the quarterback of the future. I think he proved all those jigaboos wrong.
After receiving a whirlwind of backlash, Griffin apologized for using the term derogatory, which was used to mock black people in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Yooooo, Definitely need to clarify this. THAT’S NOT WHAT I MEANT. I was trying to say those Bug-A-Boos in reference to haters and skeptics. Whatever my intention, I understand the historical context of the term that came out of my mouth and I apologize. https://t.co/Dy4vVuigin pic.twitter.com/DL0lqcz0jK
Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 13, 2022
The Heisman Trophy winner said he meant “bug-a-boos”.
Griffin apologized on Twitter after fans called him out for using the pejorative term and said he had no intention of offending anyone. He also said he understood the historical context of the insult.
“Whatever my intention, I understand the historical context of the term that came out of my mouth and I apologize.”
The former Baylor University alum was in the Christmas spirit on Dec. 15 when he paid 25 Copperas Cove Boys & Girls Club members to go shopping at Walmart in Copperas, TX.
Griffin presented each member of the choir with a $200 gift card, courtesy of the Robert Griffin III Foundation. Griffin said he wanted to give back to the community.
“My family did everything they could to give us the best life possible and when I got through it I always said to myself that I would give back,” Griffin said.
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