TAMPA, Fla. — Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson apologized early Friday for an “insensitive comment” he made during a postgame interview Thursday night.
While speaking with the NFL commentary team after Atlanta’s 29-28 victory over Tampa Bay, he mentioned an old kids game that contained a slur in the name.
“It was a football game we used to play as a kid but that’s not an excuse," Robinson wrote on X at 12:47 a.m. “I recognize the mistake and make sure to do better in the future.
“It was not reflective of my beliefs and I am so sorry to those I offended seriously!”
Robinson finished the game with 175 total scrimmage yards and a touchdown to help the Falcons overcome a 28-14 deficit in the fourth quarter.
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