Rashard Mendenhall's 'All-Black vs. All-White' Pro Bowl Proposal Sparks Controversy

The former NFL running back's social media post criticizing 'average white guys' commenting on football and suggesting a racially divided Pro Bowl has drawn widespread criticism and humorous responses.

Former NFL running back Rashard Mendenhall sparked controversy with a post on social media platform X, expressing frustration with 'average white guys' commenting on football and proposing an 'All-Black vs. All-White' Pro Bowl.
NBA player Patrick Beverley and his co-host Adam Ferrone humorously discussed what an all-white vs all-black NBA starting five could look like in response to Mendenhall's post.
Mendenhall's comments were met with a flurry of criticism, with many reminding him of his fumble during the 2010 Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers.
Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt responded to Mendenhall's post with a joke, suggesting that the hypothetical all-white team would struggle in the secondary.
Mendenhall's post came after he commented on criticism of the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin following the team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.