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Bijan Robinson Apologizes After Using Slur on TNF Postgame Show

No discipline has been announced after the on-air remark drew wide attention.

Overview

  • Following the Falcons’ 29-28 win over the Buccaneers on Dec. 11, Robinson said “smear the queer” while describing a childhood game during Amazon Prime Video’s TNF Nightcap.
  • He posted an apology on X, calling it an “insensitive comment” and saying it was not reflective of his beliefs.
  • Analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick immediately offered “kill the carrier” as the neutral name for the playground game during the segment.
  • Video of the exchange spread widely on social platforms and was reported across national outlets.
  • As of Dec. 13, neither the NFL, the Falcons, nor Amazon Prime Video has announced any disciplinary action.