8:57 AM PT — DeSean has posted a new video — saying his anti-Semitic posts were a “mistake” … adding, “I truly apologize for posting it and sorry for any hurt I have caused.”
The Eagles have condemned Jackson’s post as “offensive, harmful, and absolutely appalling” — and are vowing to take “appropriate action.”
8:52 AM PT — The team does NOT say if they’re considering cutting or suspending the WR.
Here’s the team statement in full …
“We have spoken with DeSean Jackson about his social media posts. Regardless of his intentions, the messages he shared were offensive, harmful, and absolutely appalling. They have no place in our society, and are not condoned or supported in any way by the organization. We are disappointed and we reiterated to DeSean the importance of not only apologizing, but also using his platform to take action to promote unity, equality, and respect.”
“We are continuing to evaluate the circumstances and will take appropriate action. We take these matters very seriously and are committed to continuing to have productive and meaningful conversations with DeSean, as well as all of our players and staff, in order to educate, learn and grow.”
This is bad.
NFL star DeSean Jackson claims he’s NOT a Jew-hater — despite posting quotes suggesting a Jewish plot for world domination.
The Philadelphia Eagles WR first posted a screenshot of a book that features a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler — saying Jews will “extort” and “blackmail” America as part of a greater “plan for world domination.”
According to the multiple research websites, including Snopes, the quote is NOT originally from Hitler — but STILL A HORRIBLE THING TO POST!
There was obvious backlash to the post from people including former Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner, who is Jewish.
If a white player said anything about AA’s as outrageous as what Desean Jackson said about Jews tonight there would at least be a serious conversation about cutting him and a need for a team meeting to discuss. Which would be totally appropriate. Absolutely indefensible.
— Joe Banner (@JoeBanner13) July 7, 2020
@JoeBanner13
“If a white player said anything about AA’s as outrageous as what Desean Jackson said about Jews tonight there would at least be a serious conversation about cutting him and a need for a team meeting to discuss. Which would be totally appropriate,” Banner said.
“Absolutely indefensible.”
Jackson later responded on another IG post — saying, “Anyone who feels I have hate towards the Jewish community took my post the wrong way.”
He added, “I have no hatred in my heart towards no one!”
On his IG page, Jackson also features several tributes to Louis Farrakhan — a man the Anti-Defamation League has dubbed anti-Semitic over his long history of trashing the Jewish people.
Farrakhan has previously referred to Judaism as a “gutter religion” and praised Hitler as a “great man.”
Originally published — 5:58 AM PT