Athletes, Celebrities Sound Off on Riley Cooper's Racist Comments

The Eagles are sending receiver Riley Cooper to sensitivity training for using a racial slur during a confrontation with a security guard during a Kenny Chesney concert. Tonight, one of the nation’s largest minority business organizations is weighing in. NBC10’s Chris Cato reports.

Several celebrities and athletes voiced their opinions on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper's use of a racial slur at a recent Kenny Chesney concert.

Marcus Vick, brother of Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, put a bounty on Cooper's head over the comments. He tweeted: "Hey I'm putting a bounty on Riley's head. 1k for the first Free Safety or Strong safety that light his [expletive] up! Wake him up please....."

That tweet has since been deleted.

Below, see what other high-profile players and personalities have to say about the situation.

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