Commanders' Jack Del Rio leaves Twitter following Jan. 6 remarks – Fox News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio’s comments about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the 2020 George Floyd protests have now cost the coach his social media account.The longtime NFL coach deactivated his Twitter account following the controversy about his remarks and the $100,000 fine levied by Washington coach Ron Rivera.Del Rio on Wednesday downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol and questioned why the intense protests in the summer following Floyd’s death didn’t receive the same scrutiny. Del Rio called the Jan. 6 riot a “dust-up at the Capitol” and later attempted to backtrack on his remarks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver, Colo. (Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)”I made comments earlier today in referencing the attack that took place on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Referencing that situation as a dust-up was irresponsible and negligent, and I am sorry,” Del Rio said in a statement.”I stand by my comments condemning violence in communities across the country. I say that while also expressing…
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