A Philadelphia Eagles fan at the center of a nasty incident at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday lost his job with a New Jersey-based DEI-focused consulting firm this week.
The fan, identified as Ryan Caldwell, was seen in the viral video getting in the face of a female Green Bay Packers fan and calling her a “stupid c—” while her fiance recorded the situation. He also taunted the man with other disgusting gestures.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer during the game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 12, 2025. (Eric Hartline-Imagn Images)
The fan and his employer have since “parted ways,” the company said.
“We, the management of BCT Partners, have completed the international personnel investigation regarding an employee who was caught on video outside the workplace making highly offensive and misogynistic statements,” the company said in a statement on Tuesday. “In keeping with our corporate values, which are firmly centered on respect, dignity and inclusion, we have decided to part ways with the employee. This separation is effective immediately.
“We condemn the behavior of our former employee in the strongest possible terms. This person’s behavior and language was disgusting, disgusting, unacceptable and horrific and has no place in our workplace and community. Such behavior is not who we are and not what we stands for .
“At the same time, again, to be true to our values, we can condemn the actions without condemning the individual. None of us deserve to be remembered for actions taken on our worst day. We have offered mercy and support to our former employee. We hope that he will grow and that we can all learn from this deeply disturbing incident.
Philadelphia Eagles fans react against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 12, 2025. (Bill Streicher-Imagn Photos)
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“We sincerely apologize to the victim and for the many ways in which these events have already affected so many people. We remain committed to gender equality and promoting a culture of respect and dignity for all.”
Caldwell’s tirade was captured as the Eagles topped the Packers in the wild-card game over the weekend. In addition to just calling the woman a “stupid c—,” he also called her an “ugly stupid c—.” Caldwell asked his fiancee if he was going to do anything about the roll call, and if not, to turn around and watch the game.
The woman’s fiance identified himself on social media as Alexander Basara and posted the video on social media. He wrote the X that he did not want to get into a physical altercation with Caldwell.
He mentioned in a post that he certainly wasn’t going to start painting all Eagles fans with a broad brush.
“Many of you were very nice. Trust me. The normal banter but a handshake at the end. This was definitely out of line,” he wrote on X.
A general view of Lincoln Financial Field prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Eagles fan was also banned from all games at Lincoln Financial Field, according to USA Today.
