Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess is under some very hot water for using an anti-Asian slur during a news conference hours earlier.
The 27-year-old was explaining to reporters that he could tell they were smiling even with their facemasks on because their eyes appeared “chi–y.”
Funchess has since issued an apology for his actions:
“I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight. It was not OK,” Funchess wrote. “I have grown to develop deep personal and business relationships in the Asian community! I meant no harm, and those that know me know I have love and respect for all cultures and people. I will learn from this and continue to grow as a person. I’m forever sorry!”
His disparaging remark comes as anti-Asian hate crimes have risen over the last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The second-round pick out of Michigan in 2015, who is entering his 1st season with the Packers, signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Green Bay last offseason but opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic.
