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The Minnesota Vikings are condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.

Rodgers posted screenshots of several messages he received on social media after Sunday’s 28-22 

. The messages contained expletives and racial slurs.

 that the messages were among the most racist comments he’s received since entering the NFL — but also said “that’s not even the worst I’ve seen.”

, the Vikings said the team was “disgusted” by the slurs directed at Rodgers. 

“We support Isaiah and all players who, unfortunately, experience this type of ignorant and prejudicial behavior far too often, and we ask our fans to continue to fight to eliminate racism,” the Vikings said in the statement. 

Rodgers is in his first season with the Vikings, after playing with the Eagles last year.

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The Minnesota Vikings are condemning racist comments directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Rodgers posted screenshots of several messages he received after Sunday’s loss; the messages contained expletives and racial slurs.

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