Riley Cooper of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Getty Images)
Riley Cooper, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, is being sent to sensitivity training by his team after video emerged of Cooper’s N-word-filled outburst at a Kenny Chesney concert.
The team released a statement on the matter:
In meeting with Riley yesterday, we decided together that his next step will be to seek outside assistance to help him fully understand the impact of his words and actions. He needs to reflect. As an organization, we will provide the resources he needs to do so.
Cooper made a public apology in a press conference Thursday.
After the video emerged on Wednesday, Cooper apologized profusely on Twitter:
I am so ashamed and disgusted with myself. I want to apologize. I have been offensive. I have apologized to my coach, Jeffrey Lurie, and
— Riley Cooper (@RileyCooper_14) July 31, 2013
Howie roseman and to my teammates. I owe an apology to the fans and to this community. I am so ashamed, but there are no excuses. What I did
— Riley Cooper (@RileyCooper_14) July 31, 2013
Was wrong and I will accept the consequences.
— Riley Cooper (@RileyCooper_14) July 31, 2013
According to Fox Sports, the Eagles immediately fined him for the racial remarks.
A representative for the Eagles has told TMZ, “Riley Cooper will be seeking counseling and we have excused him from all team activities.”
You can watch a video of the event below.