Lamar Jackson is dealing with a lot today.
The Baltimore Ravens star is calling out ESPN over a recent report on his vulgar tirade directed at a Twitter troll. After the Ravens’ loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Jackson responded to a heckling fan on Twitter by telling him to “eat d***’ for criticizing his play.
Need more esports pros like Lamar Jackson pic.twitter.com/FoImh3LUXR
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) November 27, 2022
ESPN writer Jamison Hensley described Jackson’s tweet as “anti-gay” when he wrote about the back-and-forth between the Ravens star and the fan.
Via ESPN:
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson responded to a social media post Sunday that criticized his performance with a profanity-laced tweet that included an anti-gay phrase.
ESPN would later use “anti-gay” to reference Jackson’s tweet on ‘First Take.’
Ain’t no way….this is actually crazy what they’re trying to do to Lamar man 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/kGN4Y85uTj
— Ramey (@HoodieRamey) November 28, 2022
Jackson fired back at Hensley and ESPN by claiming they are ‘defaming’ his character for characterizing the tweet as “anti-gay.”
@jamisonhensley This is Defamation of my character, Because not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone’s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race. Your reaching…
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) November 28, 2022
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