Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s comments about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the 2020 George Floyd protests costs him $100K and his social media account. The longtime NFL coach deactivated his Twitter account following the controversy about his remarks. And he was also fined $100,000 by Washington coach Ron Rivera for his comments.
Del Rio called the Jan. 6 riot a “dust-up at the Capitol” and later attempted to backtrack on his remarks.
ESPN host turned political pundit Keith Olbermann isn’t a fan of the Washington Commanders assistant or his comments.
Olbermann took to Twitter and called on the NFL to ban him.
“Enough of these “it was a dust up” fantasizers, 1/6 deniers, defenders of sedition and bullshit. GET THAT SON OF A BITCH OFF THE FIELD. This isn’t free speech. He’s a private employee,” he tweeted.
“I made comments earlier today in referencing the attack that took place on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Referencing that situation as a dust-up was irresponsible and negligent, and I am sorry,” Del Rio said in a statement.
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“I stand by my comments condemning violence in communities across the country. I say that while also expressing my support as an American citizen for peaceful protest in our country. I have fully supported all peaceful protests in America. I love, respect and support all my fellow coaches, players and staff that I work with and respect their views and opinions.”
Rivera said Del Rio’s fine would be donated to the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund.
