The Philadelphia Eagles fan who was captured on video over the weekend calling a Packers supporter a “dumb c***” has lastly damaged his silence … claiming Wednesday his outburst was provoked.
Ryan Caldwell mentioned in a press release to the New York Publish the video that confirmed him going off on a feminine Packer backer at Sunday’s playoff sport at Lincoln Monetary Subject didn’t inform the complete story.
What it is like going to Philly simply making an attempt to root on your group…
Unprovoked, uncalled for. Packers twitter, assist me out and discover this man…. this isn’t okay
I hate that my fiancé had this occur merely cheering for her group pic.twitter.com/aiHCKzxrSS
— Alexander Basara (@Basaraski) January 13, 2025
@Basaraski
Caldwell insists what happened simply earlier than his vulgar rant was “banter” between all events. He then strongly implied that Alexander Basara and his fiancée, Ally Keller, egged him on.
“There are two sides to every story,” Caldwell mentioned. “The video clip circulating online does not reflect the full context of what transpired, and my actions were not without provocation.”
Nonetheless, Caldwell issued a severe mea culpa … admitting his habits was “unacceptable.”
“I want to sincerely apologize to Ms. Keller for those words,” Caldwell mentioned, “and to my wife, family, and friends, my former employer and colleagues, Packer fans, Eagle fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the City of Philadelphia, and all who were offended.”
“I will live with this experience,” he continued, “and I am certainly paying a personal price.”
Caldwell has misplaced his job over the footage … and our Eagles sources advised us Wednesday afternoon that he is additionally been barred from attending occasions at Lincoln Monetary Subject going ahead.
For Basara’s half, he is gone just about radio silent since Monday … although he was adamant when he revealed the footage from the incident that Caldwell’s actions have been “unprovoked.”
