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The Vikings decried racial abuse after starting running back Alexander Mattison revealed he had been swarmed with racist me sages following Minnesota’s 34-28 lo s to the Eagles on Thursday.Mattison revealed two of the he received in the aftermath of Thursday’ Ryan O Hearn Jersey s game. Both me sages contained racial epithets and suggested he should commit suicide.Minnesota released a statement on Friday afternoon denouncing the comments. In the statement, The Vikings highlighted their commitment to the fight against racial hatred and bigotry.”We are sickened by the hatred and Ryan O’Hearn Jersey racial slurs directed toward Alexander Mattison following last night’s game,” . “We stand with Alexander and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism Terrance Gore Jersey .”The NFL shared , vowing to “stand firmly with Alexander and remind fans to remember the humanity of all players.”Mattison, who posted 28 yards on nine carries and Raul Mondesi Jersey lost a fumble on Thursday, said he’s fine with comments about fantasy football. It was the slurs and death threats that were “disgustingly disrespectful,” a reminder of the lack of humanity that folks often show Michael Saunders Jersey athletes specifically and Black people more broadly.”Under my helmet, I am a human.. a father.. a son. This is sick,” Mattison wrote.