Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Eli Apple aroused the ire of Buffalo players and Bills Mafia with tweets he sent Monday, following the Bengals’ 27-10 divisional-playoff win.
One of the tweets, “Cancun on 3” – with the hearts made of hands emoji Damar Hamlin has used during his recovery – was deemed particularly offensive by some because it was perceived as a reference to Hamlin.
Apple explained in a tweet he sent Tuesday afternoon that that’s not what he intended, adding that his love, thoughts, prayers and concerns are with Hamlin as his recovery continues:
Later in the day, Apple traded tweets with the Bills’ Stefon Diggs and Shaq Lawson:
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Eli Apple: Buffalo tweets don’t make light of Damar Hamlin
