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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson issued an apology on social media for using an alternative name for the playground game “Kill the Carrier” that could be perceived as a gay slur: “Smear the queer.”
While speaking to the Prime Video Thursday Night Football Team after the Atlanta Falcons comeback upset win over the Tampa Bay Bucs, star running back Bijan Robinson cited the game in his answer and immediately went viral on social media.
Bijan Robinson really just said “smear the queer” on national TV. pic.twitter.com/EucPuXmjKA
— PPRFantasyTips (@PPRFantasyTips) December 12, 2025
An “every man for himself” playground game, “Kill the Carrier” involves one player having the ball and everyone else attempting to tackle them and take possession. The player who successfully makes the tackle and gains possession of the ball then becomes the next person to be chased.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson apologizes for using “insensitive comment” during Thursday Night Football postgame show
“Hey everyone I want to apologize for the insensitive comment I made in the broadcast, it was a football game we used to play as a kid but that’s not an excuse. I recognize the mistake and make sure to do better in the future. It was not reflective of my beliefs and I am so sorry to those I offended seriously!” Robinson shared on social media after the Falcons’ upset win.
Hey everyone I want to apologize for the insensitive comment I made in the broadcast, it was a football game we used to play as a kid but that’s not an excuse. I recognize the mistake and make sure to do better in the future. It was not reflective of my beliefs and I am so sorry…
— Bijan Robinson (@Bijan5Robinson) December 12, 2025
In the win over the Bucs, Robinson had 19 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown, while also catching eight passes for 82 yards. Through 15 games, Robinson has 234 carries for 1,174 yards and six touchdowns, alongside 64 catches for 684 yards and two touchdowns.