Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse risked the wrath of Philadelphia after confessing his hatred for Eagles fans ahead of their playoff matchup this weekend.
Just days after an Eagles fan was fired from his job for calling a Packers rival an “ugly, dumb whore” in a shocking video, Verse admitted he “really gets upset” every time he sees the colors. Philadelphia green and white. to his distaste for his fan base.
“I hate Eagles fans,” the 24-year-old said. Los Angeles Times on Thursday. 'They are so annoying. I hate Eagles fans.”
“When I see that green and white I hate it,” he added. 'Actually I get angry. Like it really turned me on.'
Verse, who is in his rookie season in the NFL after being selected by the Rams with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 draft, revealed that his bitter rivalry with the Eagles faithful began when he was subjected to abuse in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in November.
The obscenities were so loud he could hear them through his headphones.
LA Rams linebacker Jared Verse confessed his hatred for Philadelphia Eagles fans
Verse's rant comes days after an Eagles fan was fired from his job for a vile rant at a game.
“I didn't even do anything to them,” the Ohio-born rookie said. 'It was the first time I played. Oh, I hate Eagles fans.
Verse's surprising admission comes after Eagles fan Ryan Caldwell, 45, was fired from his job as a business analyst for a DEI-focused management consulting firm following a viral video of his vile rant towards a rival fan.
In the video, Caldwell is seen yelling at the woman, who was wearing a Packers hat while at the game with her fiancé, from her seat in the back row.
After officials check a construction site, he is heard mocking the couple. “It's not a touchdown, so you don't wank c** in the air.”
The man filming responded, “Okay, don't call her an idiot.” That prompted an angry response from Caldwell.
“She's an ugly, dumb bitch,” he snapped. 'Are you going to do something?'
The Eagles also banned Caldwell from attending all future events at Lincoln Financial Field following his shocking tirade during their 22-10 playoff victory over the Packers on Sunday.
However, he has now claimed that the viral video did not capture the incident in its full context.
Ryan Caldwell (pictured) was heard calling a rival fan “ugly and dumb” in the video.
Despite apologizing to Ally Keller, the woman in question, for his “relentless words,” Caldwell maintained that he did not say them without provocation.
“While attending an NFL game last Sunday to support my beloved Philadelphia Eagles, an incident occurred that I deeply regret,” he told New York Post.
“What started as a joke with two Packers fans sitting near me turned into something more serious and I said things that were unacceptable. In the heat of the moment, I chose unforgiving words to address one of the fans, Ms. Ally Keller.
“I want to sincerely apologize to Ms. Keller for those words, and to my wife, my family and friends, my former employer and my colleagues, Packer fans, Eagles fans, the Philadelphia Eagles, the city of Philadelphia and all those who were offended.
'That being said, there are two sides to every story. The video clip circulating online does not reflect the full context of what occurred, and my actions were not without provocation. I will live this experience and I am certainly paying a personal price. For those who don't know me, this incident does not reflect my values or the respect I have for others and is not indicative of the person I am.'