Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust. I think I am taking the proper steps and educating myself and learning something from something I didn’t know too much about.”. Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nate Gerry (47) waits for a play, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)AP. You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook. “I’ve known DeSean for a long time,” Lurie said “Obviously, we all have. Daniel Gallen covers the Philadelphia Eagles for PennLive. The posts were sent in 2011 and 2012 when Gerry was a teenager in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia, and contain a variation of a racial slur. The process still goes today. Fulgham, a former sixth-round pick of the Detroit Lions, is only his second season. Plus, exclusive news and analysis.

The score put the Eagles ahead of the 49ers, 18-14, and Philadelphia remained in the driver’s seat for the remainder of the Sunday Night Football win. Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson spoke to the media Wednesday, the first time he has done so since a controversial social media post with quotes … © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. I am committed to showing through my actions that is not who I am or what I represent. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Get Eagles text messages: Cut through the clutter of social media and text directly with beat writer Chris Franklin. He has started all four games this season and played 99% of the team’s defensive snaps.

“They changed my email, they changed my password, and then I had to email Twitter and all that stuff. The wide receiver said his Twitter account was hacked on Monday, and he wasn’t able to use the platform again until Friday. “I try to shed light on the George Floyd situation, the Breonna Taylor situation, and many more that are out there that have lost their lives. Subscribe now ». “Honestly, the aftermath of everything has been a slightly long process, but I have been using the time to educate myself and man up to the actions I took,” said Jackson.

Lurie mentioned Jackson Aug 30. during his media availability. The posts were resurfaced earlier in the day, and Gerry tweeted an apology via the Notes app early Thursday evening. And, so far, everything that we’ve asked him to do -- to both educate himself and to learn and take action -- he’s done completely. Need exclusive stories only we can tell? He has, I think, really understood the ramifications of that appalling post. ... Take a look at the best practice photos of the week as the Eagles prepare for their Week 5 game against the Steelers. “I had to educate myself and learn from it. Earlier this offseason, the Eagles condemned anti-Semitic social media posts from wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who circulated a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler. It is something that will not go unnoticed. Jacob Blake is paralyzed. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Jackson later apologized, and the team fined him an undisclosed amount of money and told the wide receiver had to continue to educate himself about anti-Semitism and the Holocaust.

All rights reserved (About Us). Luckily, I had help and I just got my Twitter back literally 15 minutes ago. Subscribe to PennLive. Follow PennLive’s Philadelphia Eagles coverage on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Sign up now for a free trial. It is a fight that we are all fighting together.”. Entering Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fulgham is excited to know his biggest supporter, his mom, Celeste, will be in the crowd at Heinz Field. Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson spoke to the media Wednesday, the first time he has done so since a controversial social media post with quotes attributed to notable anti-Semites Adolf Hitler and Louis Farrakhan over the July 4th holiday weekend. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson spoke to reporters WednesdayAP. That was a crazy experience.”, Wow I’m back! So, I hope that would continue.”, Buy DeSean Jackson Eagles gear: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Lids. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). I owned up to it, they accepted my apology, and I took the proper steps to enlighten myself and learn from it.”. I take full accountability and apologize to the organization, to my teammates, our fans, our community and everyone who I have offended by these incredibly insensitive and harmful posts. “Just understanding what you put out there sometimes might not be the best stuff. Please subscribe today to NJ.com.

There is a lot of work that we have to do. Chris Franklin may be reached at cfranklin@njadvancemedia.com. Gerry, 25, joined the Eagles as a fifth-round pick out of Nebraska in the 2017 NFL Draft. “But, I appreciate all of the support and all of the messages everyone has sent me.”, Buy an Eagles Travis Fulgham jersey: Fanatics, NFL Shop, Lids.

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That type of language is never acceptable. People make mistakes in life, and it was a mistake I made and had to own up to it as a man, which I did. PHILADELPHIA — Eagles linebacker Nathan Gerry released an apology Thursday for offensive tweets containing a racial epithet that he sent as a teenager. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Check out what the players have been up to on social media in the latest Social Media Roundup! Fulgham, in his Eagles debut, caught two passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. His output included a 42-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham had a breakout performance during the Week 4 win over the San Francisco 49ers.Getty Images.

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