What did DeSean Jackson say? NFL star's Hitler post receives social media backlash

Over 4th of July weekend, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson embroiled himself in a major controversy after he posted several posts highlight support for anti-Semitic tions. He even shared a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler and expressed his admiration for Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who has been identified anti-Semitic by  Anti-Defamation League and Sourn Poverty Law Center. While NFL players speaking up for rights of African-Americans in United States, DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts have drawn ir attention to racial injustice against yet ar mirity community in country.

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What did DeSean Jackson say? DeSean Jackson Hitler quote

Over previous weekend,  Eagles wide receiver shared several controversial posts to Instagram. In one of his original posts - which have w been deleted - Jackson incorrectly attributed a quote to Adolf Hitler. As quoted by NBC Sport, quote read:

" white Jews kws that Negroes are real Children of Israel and to keep Americas secret Jews will blackmail America. y will extort America, ir plan for world domination won’t work if Negroes kw who y were.  white citizens of America will be terrified to kw that all this time y’ve been mistreating and discriminating and lynching Children of Israel."

In subsequent posts, DeSean Jackson shared a short video of a speech Louis Farrakhan made on 4th of July where he alleged that coronavirus adviser Dr Anthony Fauci and Microsoft founder Bill Gates were plotting to use a virus vaccine to "depopulate Earth."

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What did DeSean Jackson say? NFL and Eagles condemn Jackson for controversial posts

Eagles released a statement this week where team stated y have spoken to player about his offensive posts and will be soon taking appropriate action. NFL slammed DeSean Jackson's posts for being "highly inappropriate, offensive and divisive."

DeSean Jackson issued two separate apologies via social media. DeSean Jackson Hitler quote did t convey intended mess, wide receiver said in his Instagram apology. He also issued an apology statement where he promised to "educate himself" and "be a better person."

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What did DeSean Jackson say? NFL players come in support for Jewish community

Despite Jackson's apology, NFL players slammed wide receiver for his original controversial posts. New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman took to Instagram to invite DeSean to a trip to  Holocaust Museum and Museum of African American History and Culture with him. Edelman said he would love to have "uncomfortable conversation" with his Eagles counterpart while grabbing a couple of burgers. “This world needs a little more love, compassion and empathy," Edelman said in video.

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long, Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz, Pittsburgh Steelers'  Zach Banner, Steelers' Cameron Heyward, and ors fired back at DeSean for his controversial comments. 

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(Im Credits: AP)