Disgraced Eagles fan Ryan Caldwell, who was filmed heckling female Packers fan Allie Keller and repeatedly called her “stupid,” has lost his job at a DEI-centered organization. After being fired, he apologized on Wednesday. He has been banned from all future events at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
In a statement to the Post, Caldwell said the video circulating online “does not reflect the full circumstances of what happened and does not reflect my actions” regarding the incident, which occurred during Sunday's wild-card game. “It was not without provocation.”
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“Last Sunday, while I was at an NFL game to cheer on my beloved Philadelphia Eagles, something that I deeply regret happened happened,” Caldwell said. “What started as a joke with two Packers fans sitting near me escalated into something more serious and I said something that was unacceptable. He chose harsh words for Allie Keller, one of the
“For those words, I would like to sincerely apologize to Mr. Keller, his wife, family, friends, former employers and co-workers, Packer fans, Eagle fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the City of Philadelphia, and everyone I offended.” So there are two sides to every story. The video clips circulating online do not fully reflect what happened, and my actions were not without provocation. I intend to live with this experience, but I am certainly paying a personal price. For those who don't know me, this incident is not a reflection of my values or respect for others, and is not indicative of who I am as a person. ”
Keller's fiance, Alexander Basara, filmed the entire altercation in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field during the home team's 22-10 victory over the Packers.
Caldwell has been fired from his job at BCT Partners, a management consulting firm focused on DEI, the company announced Tuesday night.
