Adrian Peterson confronts Damar Hamlin about ‘disrespectful’ Super Bowl jacket
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made it to the Super Bowl. However, not everyone welcomed him with open arms. Former NFL Adrian Peterson took to social media to vent his frustration and later talked to the Bills safety.
Hamlin wore a Takashi Murakami jacket, which cost $3,150, to the big game, per reports.. Per TMZ, the jacket was “emblazoned with a crucifix and altered Jesus head.”
“You should be thanking God son!” Peterson wrote on social media. “This is Blasphemy!! We all fall short by cmon man! I find this disrespectful!! #grateful #goddid.”
After talking with Hamlin, Peterson said he doesn’t believe the 24-year-old was coming from a place of hate.
“So I spoke with (Damar), and we were able to discuss our thoughts as men. I want to be clear, I’m the last person to judge anyone, and that was never my intention,” Adrian wrote.
“However, I do feel as if the jacket was disrespectful and it was something that I needed to share. I do realize everyone makes mistakes and falls short at times, so again, my intention was never to judge, just to share my opinion.”
Hamlin made three appearances during the week in Arizona, including on the field at State Farm Stadium prior to the game.
“Damar, I have respect and love for you and I wish you nothing but the best, but I just can’t rock with that jacket,” Peterson said. “I feel like there are a lot of people, young and old, looking up to you and with power and influence comes great responsibility. I apologize for offending you.”
It’s been a little more than a month since Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. Sunday’s appearance was another milestone in his remarkable recovery.
“I’m allowing that to be in God’s hands,” Hamlin said in an interview with Fox’s Michael Strahan. “I’m just thankful he gave me a second chance.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.