Music: {allcanada} ESKIMOS' WATKINS APOLOGIZES FOR 'INSENSITIVE REMARK'

Monday, September 8, 2014

{allcanada} ESKIMOS' WATKINS APOLOGIZES FOR 'INSENSITIVE REMARK'

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Edmonton Eskimos defender Patrick Watkins apologized Monday for making what his team called an 'insensitive remark' towards Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell during Saturday's game.

"I apologize to Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, the Canadian Football League, the Edmonton Eskimos, fans and all who were offended by the insensitive remark I made on field following his touchdown," he said in a team released statement. "It was said in the heat of the moment and was a poor choice of words. I understand this language is not acceptable and will be more careful with my choice of words in future."

The Eskimos also released a statement about Watkins' actions.

"The offensive comment made by Pat Watkins is disappointing and does not represent the values of the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club," it read. "Such language is not condoned."

The Calgary Sun labelled the remark as a homophobic slur. Mitchell and multiple sources told the newspaper that the remark was shouted at him during his 20-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

"FINE HIM," Mitchell tweeted after Saturday's game.

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