"This is the same man that practices with Nick Bosa every week", "I'm inclined to believe Armstead" - NFL fans left split over damning racism accusations levied by 49ers star against Lions' Dan Skipper

Offensive tackle Dan Skipper of the Detroit Lions got his first NFL start on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. However, that has been forgotten as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead has accused him of racism in an Instagram story.Armstead posted a picture of Skipper getting plaudits for his efforts in the Lions' win over the Commanders with the words, &quot;So we’re cheering for racists now? Called multiple players the N-word in games.&quot;Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleiman#49ers DE Arik Armstead accuses #Lions OT Dan Skipper of calling players the &quot;N-word&quot; in multiple games and for being a “racist.”1747283#49ers DE Arik Armstead accuses #Lions OT Dan Skipper of calling players the &quot;N-word&quot; in multiple games and for being a “racist.” https://t.co/Nz3ofpo8ekNFL fans were torn over Armstead's accusations, with one saying this is a player who practices with Nick Bosa every week. They brought up Bosa's past in which he liked tweets using racist and homophobic language.&quot;This the same man that practices with Nick bosa every week.&quot;Condo@CondoM131228@NFL_DovKleiman This the same man that practices with Nick bosa every week371@NFL_DovKleiman This the same man that practices with Nick bosa every weekOne NFL fan is more inclined to believe Armstead. They said that unless it's a case of mistaken identity, they are believing the 49ers player.&quot;Im inclined to believe Armstead. The “hard ER” part shows that he wasn’t mistaken. Also shows he wouldn’t say anything if it was the other way. He has no reason to lie on some random nobody as well. Unless it’s mistaken identity I’m believing Armstead.&quot;Hot Hand Sports@hothandsports1@NFL_DovKleiman Im inclined to believe Armstead. The “hard ER” part shows that he wasn’t mistaken. Also shows he wouldn’t say anything if it was the other way. He has no reason to lie on some random nobody as well. Unless it’s mistaken identity I’m believing Armstead@NFL_DovKleiman Im inclined to believe Armstead. The “hard ER” part shows that he wasn’t mistaken. Also shows he wouldn’t say anything if it was the other way. He has no reason to lie on some random nobody as well. Unless it’s mistaken identity I’m believing ArmsteadOther NFL fans are split on whether the accusations are true or not.Chaelp@chaelp1@NFL_DovKleiman I love the people who have absolutely no way of knowing but just instinctively scream that Arik is lying and there’s no chance it happened.501@NFL_DovKleiman I love the people who have absolutely no way of knowing but just instinctively scream that Arik is lying and there’s no chance it happened.SKOLTERGEIST@TheDeputy615154@chaelp1 @NFL_DovKleiman twitter.com/devoted2det/st…I mean, if this is true that’s pretty damning for Arik…𝔻𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝔻𝕖𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕚𝕥@Devoted2DET@NFL_DovKleiman Dan Skipper has played 0 snaps in games Arik Armstead has played in. He hasn’t even been on the sideline in any NFL games that Armstead has played in.Per @pfref423@NFL_DovKleiman Dan Skipper has played 0 snaps in games Arik Armstead has played in. He hasn’t even been on the sideline in any NFL games that Armstead has played in.Per @pfref@chaelp1 @NFL_DovKleiman twitter.com/devoted2det/st…I mean, if this is true that’s pretty damning for Arik…Mr. Dick M. Down@mrmobley2u@NFL_DovKleiman So y’all are telling me that out of everybody in the league, Armstead chose to “lie” on this dude?! Aw ok! I believe him until it’s proven false.25@NFL_DovKleiman So y’all are telling me that out of everybody in the league, Armstead chose to “lie” on this dude?! Aw ok! I believe him until it’s proven false.Restore The Roar@roarrestored1@chosenone45_ @NFL_DovKleiman I don't think it's true. Skip has never played a snap against Armstead. Weird thing to make up.. you think the players he plays with would let that fly?8@chosenone45_ @NFL_DovKleiman I don't think it's true. Skip has never played a snap against Armstead. Weird thing to make up.. you think the players he plays with would let that fly?James Gullett@gullett_james@NFL_DovKleiman Waited till he was getting praised to say something? So if he was still on the bench all would be well? Bring me proof, till then miss me with the high-school rumor he said she said stuff.342@NFL_DovKleiman Waited till he was getting praised to say something? So if he was still on the bench all would be well? Bring me proof, till then miss me with the high-school rumor he said she said stuff.‼️Gloria's Daughter⁉️@DatGirlFriday@NFL_DovKleiman This situation is a tricky one. Armstead offered no proof, just a statement. Nobody has backed up his claim yet either. Best to sit back and let this play out before making judgement. If proof is out there, internet sleuths and players will find it26@NFL_DovKleiman This situation is a tricky one. Armstead offered no proof, just a statement. Nobody has backed up his claim yet either. Best to sit back and let this play out before making judgement. If proof is out there, internet sleuths and players will find itNick Traina@traina_nick@NFL_DovKleiman No basis to his claim lmao51@NFL_DovKleiman No basis to his claim lmaoJosh Collins@IronHog2022@NFL_DovKleiman Better be able to prove it. Those are some serious accusations that can destroy this Man's career...and the accusers if the accusations ate false3@NFL_DovKleiman Better be able to prove it. Those are some serious accusations that can destroy this Man's career...and the accusers if the accusations ate falseAt the time of writing, neither the 49ers, nor the Lions or Dan Skipper has said anything to the media. This could be expected given the serious nature of the accusations.Dan Skipper reduced to tears after first NFL startTampa Bay Buccaneers v Detroit LionsThe offensive tackle started his first NFL game on Sunday against Washington and the Lions gave their fans a little insight into head coach Dan Campbell's post-game speech. His comments reduced Skipper to tears. Brad Galli@BradGalliVIDEO: Dan Campbell led a postgame speech after the Lions win that had Dan Skipper in tears. The whole team chanted the name of the guard who started — after he was cut following camp. Go inside the locker room via @Lions:11717836VIDEO: Dan Campbell led a postgame speech after the Lions win that had Dan Skipper in tears. The whole team chanted the name of the guard who started — after he was cut following camp. Go inside the locker room via @Lions: https://t.co/g96m6jZggJHaving been cut by the Lions and then signed to the practice squad, the offensive tackle is a journeyman for the NFL. Due to several injuries along the offensive line, the 28-year-old was handed his first start as the Lions secured their first win of the season.The Lions protected Jared Goff well, only allowing three sacks as he threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns in the 36-27 win.For Dan Skipper, though, the accusations leveled at him by Armstead are extremely serious, potentially overshadowing his milestone.The next few days will be pivotal for both players.

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