Following the Vikings’ [28-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday](https://www.startribune.com/analysis-little-time-for-vikings-to-recover-from-blows-delivered-by-eagles-and-their-own-errors/601489059), cornerback Isaiah Rodgers wrote on social media that he received “some of the most racist comments I ever seen or read since I entered the league.”
In screenshots shared on his Instagram account, Rodgers, who is Black, revealed an expletive-filled attack from a fan in which he was called a racial slur and compared to Hitler.
The Vikings issued a statement Monday that read: “We are disgusted by the racial slurs directed at Isaiah Rodgers following yesterday’s game. As we have said previously, there simply is no room for racist words or actions in sports or society. We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior far too often, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism.”
“I just got to make those plays,” Rodgers said afterward. “I came here for a reason and those type of plays I know I can make, so I put it on me.”
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates a field goal with kicker Will Reichard during the fourth quarter Sunday against the Eagles, when McCarthy was the emergency No. 3 QB. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Both quarterbacks Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy were listed as limited participants on Monday, when the Vikings issued an estimated injury report. The team is not scheduled to practice until Tuesday ahead of Thursday night’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers.