by: Steve Samra 11 hours ago SamraSource
Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson issued a public apology late Thursday night after a comment he made during Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football postgame show. The comment went viral on social media.
Following Atlanta’s 29–28 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Robinson joined the TNF desk to discuss his performance. During the segment, analyst Richard Sherman praised Robinson for a highlight play in which he made multiple defenders miss. He compared it to backyard football.
Robinson echoed the sentiment. However, he referenced a term long associated with the childhood game that is now widely recognized as a homophobic slur, “Smear the qu***.” The moment quickly circulated online, prompting immediate backlash.
Prime Video’s broadcast crew attempted to steer the conversation away by referring to the game as “kill the carrier.” But the clip had already gained traction. Robinson responded shortly afterward with a statement posted to X, offering a direct and remorseful apology.