Report: Jaguars Apologize For Mascot's Inappropriate Sign
JACKSONVILLE (KDKA) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly apologized for their mascot holding an inappropriate sign mocking the Steelers on Sunday.
The Jaguars' mascot held a Terrible Towel in one hand and a sign in the other. The sign read, "Towels Carry Ebola."
UPDATE: Watch video of Jaguars mascot Jaxson DeVille carrying his controversial #Ebola sign. http://t.co/fGPemsfuu1 pic.twitter.com/TiQcGiurPF
— ActionNewsJax (@ActionNewsJax) October 6, 2014
Pictures of the mascot holding the sign spread quickly on social media sites.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team apologized for the incident Monday morning.
As for the game itself, the Steelers defeated Jacksonville 17-9 to improve to 3-2 on the season.
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