“Adidas let that man go for the same reason Jerry Jones let you go” – NFL fans go off on Dez Bryant for backing Kanye West’s anti-Semitism

Dez Bryant is the latest athlete to express his opinion on the recent controversy surrounding rapper Kanye 'Ye' West. His recent anti-Semitic comments and conspiracy theories have caused him to lose sponsorships with Adidas, Balenciaga, and even the Gap. His Donda Sports management company lost clients including Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald and Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown.Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown came out in defense of Ye, as he is now referred to. In a statement released on his Twitter page, Brown said that he will continue to stand by West and that he believes everyone should be allowed to express themselves and use free speech. Now, Dez Bryant has shown his support for West in a recent Twitter post. He has supported West in the past as well, even revealing that he voted for him during his brief Presidential run in 2020.On Wednesday night, Bryant tweeted that he feels that freedom of speech is not for everyone and only those who say the &quot;right&quot; thing.&quot;It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it&quot;NFL fans didn't necessarily agree with the former NFL wide receiver, saying that there is no place for anti-Semitic comments and that they shouldn't be tolerated. One tweet said that Adidas dropped West just like Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones dropped Dez Bryant, referring to his time with the Cowboys and abrupt exit. A majority of others were quick to give their best definition of freedom of speech and how this situation doesn't define a lack of it.Barbara Howard, Woman of God@CudLife101Adidas let that man go for the same reason Jerry Jones let you go. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it21It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itAdidas let that man go for the same reason Jerry Jones let you go. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Kate@mkekateIt seems that people don’t understand that freedom of speech means the government can’t make laws to regulate/interfere with one’s speech, and has nothing do with how private businesses/individuals choose to react to people saying awful things twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it71It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itIt seems that people don’t understand that freedom of speech means the government can’t make laws to regulate/interfere with one’s speech, and has nothing do with how private businesses/individuals choose to react to people saying awful things twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Timaal Bradford@timaal_bradfordEvery day y’all get on here and just admit y’all don’t know what freedom of speech is or what it really protects. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it62It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itEvery day y’all get on here and just admit y’all don’t know what freedom of speech is or what it really protects. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…alma.@almalexxCmon now Dez twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it505606918It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itCmon now Dez twitter.com/dezbryant/stat… https://t.co/ryWYZCEhZmN^2@NSquared5Freedom of speech refers to the government not being able to infringe upon your right to speakIt does not mean that you are exempt from the consequences of your speechHow are we still having this conversation? twitter.com/DezBryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it143It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itFreedom of speech refers to the government not being able to infringe upon your right to speakIt does not mean that you are exempt from the consequences of your speechHow are we still having this conversation? twitter.com/DezBryant/stat…Dane 🤮@dkiller5000@DezBryant Dez, freedom goes both ways. Freedom of speech, freedom of companies deciding who to do buisness or not do buisness with. I'm surprised you are not grasping that. People can say what they want but it doesn't mean other people have to like it.731@DezBryant Dez, freedom goes both ways. Freedom of speech, freedom of companies deciding who to do buisness or not do buisness with. I'm surprised you are not grasping that. People can say what they want but it doesn't mean other people have to like it.YouTube Guy@SneakerPhetishMissed the mark with this one. Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom of consequence. Words matter. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it353It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itMissed the mark with this one. Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom of consequence. Words matter. twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Spence@SpenceNice103@DezBryant You should probably re-read the 1st Amendment. Adidas isn't the US Government.188813@DezBryant You should probably re-read the 1st Amendment. Adidas isn't the US Government.Joe (In Erie)@FillyJL@DezBryant So you're anti semetic then. Got it.23@DezBryant So you're anti semetic then. Got it.Michael Ejigu@MichaelEjiguFormer NFL Receivers 2/2 on mind numbing responses to Ye’s antisemitism twitter.com/dezbryant/stat…Dez Bryant@DezBryantIt seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying it26922It seems that freedom of speech only applies whenever the right person is saying itFormer NFL Receivers 2/2 on mind numbing responses to Ye’s antisemitism twitter.com/dezbryant/stat… https://t.co/FFur4zygHnWhen did Dez Bryant play in the NFL?After playing college football at Oklahoma State, Dez Bryant was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys with the 24th overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. Wearing the iconic #88 jersey for the Dallas Cowboys, he played eight seasons with the team.He had over 1,000 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons, from 2012 to 2014, and was one of quarterback Tony Romo's favorite targets during his tenure with the side.Michael Irvin@michaelirvin88Let’s put that 88 tattoo on @postmalone forehead!!!!! @88DrewPearson @DezBryant @dallascowboys #cowboysnation #SUPERBOWL 788115Let’s put that 88 tattoo on @postmalone forehead!!!!! @88DrewPearson @DezBryant @dallascowboys #cowboysnation #SUPERBOWL 😳😳😂😂❤️❤️🏈🏈🏆🏆 https://t.co/bi6Whmhs6tThe Cowboys released him in April 2018 and he remained a free agent for over six months until he signed with the New Orleans Saints. Just two days after signing with the Saints, he tore his Achilles in practice, officially ending his season. He spent all of 2019 rehabilitating his injury and then signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. He played six games with the Ravens, for 47 receving yards and two touchdowns. He hasn't played in the NFL since the end of the 2020 season, but has not officially retired.