Star running back Saquon Barkley defended Philadelphia Eagles fans as they received national attention over a video of a man verbally attacking a woman.
With the Eagles set to face the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional playoffs on Sunday, Rams player Jared Firth expressed his hatred for Eagles fans in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Weiss' comments came just days after Eagles fan Ryan Caldwell was arrested after a video of him insulting a female Green Bay Packers fan during a playoff game last Sunday went viral. Get fired.
“I hate Eagles fans,” Firth said. "They're so annoying. I hate Eagles fans."
Barkley was asked by reporters before the game about Visser's comments and said the Rams rookie's decision to say those words was "not a wise decision."
"If you're coming to Philadelphia, that's probably not the smartest thing to say," Barkley told reporters on Friday.
Barkley cited his previous experience coming to Philadelphia to play as an opponent while playing for the New York Giants from 2018-23.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) emerges from the tunnel to watch the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-Iman Photo)
"I've been on the other side and I've felt a certain way," Barkley said. "I probably wouldn't give them any extra fuel."
Barkley expects Visser to receive a particularly rude greeting when he takes the field on Sunday.
"I'm pretty sure Philly fans have seen that comment. It's become loud and shocking, so it just adds to it," Barkley said.
Eagles defensive back Darius Slay also weighed in on Wells' comments and warned that snow in the forecast could lead to fans throwing snowballs.
"He's not the first person to hate Eagles fans. There are a lot of people who don't like Eagles fans. There are people who play for the Eagles who don't like Eagles fans," Slay told reporter Friedat. “That’s what this sport brings.
"I think Eagles fans are going to be outraged no matter what. They (don't) have to say another word. If it's snowing outside, I wouldn't be surprised if snowballs are thrown to the sideline."
Weis was just one of the people Eagles fans harshly criticized after Caldwell's video went viral. Weiss said he heard heckles from Eagles fans even though the game was in Los Angeles, even though he was wearing headphones.
"I didn't even do anything to them. It was my first time at the game. Oh, I hate Eagles fans," Visser said.
The Eagles won that game 37-20 as Barkley ran like crazy, totaling 302 yards, including 255 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) is pushed out of bounds by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Firth (right) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. (Alex Gallardo - Image)
Meanwhile, Caldwell was fired from his job as a project manager at BCT Partners after his video was released. The insult spread quickly. He has apologized but also defended himself, insisting his actions "were not without provocation" and that the viral video "does not show the full context of what happened."
"While attending an NFL game last Sunday to support my beloved Philadelphia Eagles, an incident occurred that I deeply regret," Caldwell said in a statement.
"What started as a joke with two Packers fans sitting next to me escalated into something more serious and I said some unacceptable things. In the heat of the moment, I chose callous words against one of them. fan, Ms. Ellie Keller.
"I want to sincerely apologize for these words to Ms. Keller, my wife, family and friends, my former employers and co-workers, Packers fans, Eagles fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the city of Philadelphia, and everyone who was offended. That is Say, there are two sides to every story.
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Ryan Caldwell was identified as the fan who insulted Packers fans. (X/@Basaraski)
"The video footage circulating online does not reflect the full context of what happened and my actions were not without provocation. I will live with this experience and there will certainly be a personal cost to me. For those who don't know me, this incident It does not reflect my values or my respect for others, nor does it represent who I am.”
The viral video was filmed by Keller's fiancé Alexander Basara and quickly spread across the Internet in the days following the Eagles' 22-10 victory.
Caldwell's apology and news of his firing sparked a wave of celebration and derision from sports fans on social media.
Eagles fans have a long history of unruly behavior.
Veterans Stadium, the team's former home, has an on-site judicial court and jail for dealing with illegal fans.
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