Minneapolis, MN – October 20, 2025
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers has shared screenshots of the vile racial abuse he received online following the team’s 28–22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles
on Sunday.
Rodgers, who previously played for Philadelphia, was targeted by a fan after being beaten by DeVonta Smith on a 79-yard touchdown catch from Jalen Hurts, one of the pivotal plays that helped the Eagles secure the win and drop Minnesota to
3–3.
The 27-year-old defender posted the disturbing messages to his Instagram story, choosing not to reveal the identity of the sender. The messages included racial slurs, personal attacks, and even a shocking comparison — the fan calling Rodgers “worse than Hitler.”
“Good fing s f*** face,” one message began. “U f***ing suck… u just gave the Eagles the win.”
The sender continued with multiple slurs, labeling Rodgers a “fing n
**,” a “worthless piece of s***,” and “a waste of air.”
Rodgers quickly responded, posting a screenshot of the conversation with the caption “Keep that same energy.” He also replied directly to the abuser with:
“F** you!!!”*
Moments later, Rodgers accused the individual of deleting the hateful messages — and soon after, the fan reached out again, this time with an apology:
“I know what I did was wrong… I should never have done that,” the user wrote.
Rodgers, who began his career with the Indianapolis Colts before joining the Eagles, won Super Bowl LIX in Philadelphia before signing a two-year, $11 million deal with Minnesota. He’s since recorded
21 tackles and two forced fumbles this season, becoming a key contributor in the Vikings’ secondary.
The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from fans and analysts, many calling for stronger league action against racist harassment targeting NFL players.
Though Rodgers has yet to make a full statement, his decision to publicly expose the abuse serves as a stark reminder of the hate athletes still face — even in 2025.
💜 “We play for our fans,” one Vikings teammate said, “but no one deserves this. Ever.”
