WATCH: Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters addresses the anti-gay tweet posted by defensive tackle Bryant Turner Jr.
WINNIPEG – Winnipeg Blue Bombers general manager Kyle Walters was expected to face questions Wednesday about an anti-gay tweet made by one of the team’s players.
The Canadian Football League fined Bombers defensive tackle Bryant Turner Jr. and Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Arland Bruce for tweets about openly gay football player Michael Sam.
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Turner’s tweet has been deleted, but it reportedly said: “Michael Sam locker room gonna come with complimentary robes.”
He posted an apology in a series of tweets on Tuesday that read: “I would like to apologize for my inappropriate and insensitive tweet. My tweets are solely from me, and I accept full responsibility for my actions. I am sincerely sorry for any shame that I may have caused the great city of Winnipeg, the CFL or the wonderful Blue Bomber organization.”
Turner has played three seasons with the Bombers. He had seven sacks in 14 games in 2013.
A statement from the Bombers said team president Wade Miller and Walters have spoken to Turner.
“It is unfortunate that Bryant made this comment through social media,” it said. “Any athlete with the ability and determination has the right to succeed in their sport.”
The 24-year-old Sam is expected to be picked in the early rounds of the NFL draft after a season in which he was a first-team all-American and was named MVP of his team.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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