Broncos coach apologizes after suggesting NFL free of racism

Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio is apologizing for suggesting discrimination and racism aren’t problems in NFL.

“After reflecting on my comments yesterday and listening to players this morning, I realize what I said regarding racism and discrimination in NFL was wrong,” Fangio said in

“While I have never personally experienced those terrible things first-hand during my 33 years in NFL, I understand that many players, coaches and staff have different perspectives,” Fangio added. “I should have been more clear and I am sorry.”

Fangio said he only meant to convey that in his experience, re weren’t those ills in locker rooms or on playing field where teams rallied behind common goals. “Unfortunately, we don’t live or work only within those confines,” Fangio said. “Outside of those lines -- both in NFL and society -- re is a lot of work to be done in areas of diversity and providing opportunities across board for mirities.”

He concluded his lengthy apology by saying, “I look forward to listening to players -- both individually and collectively -- to support m and work hand-in-hand to create meaningful change.”

Fangio, a 61-year-old white head coach, had been criticized as being tone-deaf after his comments Tuesday in a video call with members of media.