Packers' Funchess apologizes for anti-Asian slur, gesture

Green Bay Packers receiver Devin Funchess apologized after using an anti-Asian slur and gesture during a press conference Saturday.

"I want to apologize for the disparaging remark I used tonight. It was not OK," Funchess tweeted Sunday. "I have grown to develop deep personal and business relationships in the Asian community! I meant no harm, and those that know me, know I have love and respect for all cultures and people. I will learn from this and will continue to grow as a person. I'm forever sorry!"

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst called Funchess' comment "unacceptable," adding that he has addressed the incident with the wideout, according to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

The 2015 second-round receiver joined the Packers in 2020. However, he has yet to play for the team after opting out of last season due to COVID-19.

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