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 stated in an announcement to the New York Post the video that confirmed him going off on a feminine Packer backer at Sunday’s playoff recreation at Lincoln Monetary Subject didn’t inform the complete story.
What it is like going to Philly simply making an attempt to root in your crew…
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 crew pic.twitter.com/aiHCKzxrSS
— Alexander Basara (@Basaraski) January 13, 2025
@Basaraski
Caldwell insists what befell 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 each story,” Caldwell stated. “The video clip circulating on-line doesn’t replicate the complete context of what transpired, and my actions weren’t with out provocation.”
Nonetheless, Caldwell issued a critical mea culpa … admitting his conduct was “unacceptable.”
“I need to sincerely apologize to Ms. Keller for these phrases,” Caldwell stated, “and to my spouse, household, and buddies, my former employer and colleagues, Packer followers, Eagle followers, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Metropolis of Philadelphia, and all who have been offended.”
“I’ll reside with this expertise,” he continued, “and I’m definitely paying a private value.”
Caldwell has lost 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.”
