That strange decision was clarified and described as a quarantining situation at the QB position. So often Jake, his brothers, and his parents opened their house and their lives to our teammates. “We didn’t let our differences of race, socioeconomics, religion or anything else come between us (at Houston County),” Lassiter told The Telegraph. While it was poor, my heart is not. OL Quinton Spain (foot) “Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness. Fromm apologized for his comments, which were communicated in March 2019. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%. In a conversation with a longtime friend, who sent the messages under the @ashleymp20 social media handle, Fromm used the term “elite white people.”. The whole operation goes through the QB. Sexton didn’t reply with immediate comment. CB Dane Jackson “You should’ve just kept your thoughts to yourself.”, “This is showing everybody’s TRUE side,” former Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin tweeted.

He was wrong and he admitted it to us. Fromm’s exchange of text messages involved a discussion around guns, and the Warner Robins native stated his support for Second Amendment rights. Jake was honest and forthcoming to us about the text exchange,” the statement read. Those neatly written up comments came as the organization decided to stand by the QB following some racially-charged texts messages from his past surfaced earlier this offseason.

Welcome to Bills Wire's European Union Experience. Not just black, not just white, but any and all that wanted or needed a place to hang out. The Bills used a fifth-round pick on Fromm at the recent draft. Jake Fromm apologizes after 2019 'elite white people' comment goes viral on Twitter. ESPN's Todd McShay Responds To Combine Performance from Jake Fromm Brooks Austin With the NFL Combine in the books, NFL prospects will direct their attention to their respective pro-days. QB Jake Fromm (quarantine) He finished fourth in school history in passing yards (8,224), second in touchdowns (78), fourth in completions (621) and fifth in attempts (982). Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Herd immunity strategy endorsed by White House a 'ridiculous' way to stop COVID, say scientists — it will just kill people, Fast Food May Be Your Only Dining Out Option Left, Experts Warn. Buffalo picked him up on waivers in October 2017 and Pitts then spent the rest of that year and the ensuing season in Buffalo. Fromm left Georgia after his junior season. 7,137 Likes, 20 Comments - Jake Fromm (@jake_fromm11) on Instagram: “Happy Mother's Day to the only mom who can handle us three boys #SuperMom” Fromm became a trending topic on social media Thursday, which led to his released statement. BILLS is a registered trademark of the Buffalo Bills LLC. The Bills announced their Week 6 players the team has placed on the protected portion of their practice squad via the NFL’s transaction wire on Wednesday ahead of their game with the Kansas City Chiefs. Fromm has said, “I want to represent Christ the best I can. Again, I’m truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness.”, Visit The Macon Telegraph (Macon, Ga.) at www.macon.com. The team told reporters on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Jake Fromm missed practice with “no injury.” That announcement was made via… the team’s injury report? This past weekend, the team didn’t get cute during roster cuts.

The Bills have showed recently that the team is going to be extra cautious with the quarterback position as the 2020 season begins under amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Fromm is socially distancing some of his practicing as a precaution. I hope I can reach and influence as many people as possible.” His nickname is "Jake Fromm State Farm" in reference to an advertising campaign from State Farm, which later paid him to … He asked for an opportunity to address and apologize to his teammates and coaches today in a team meeting, which he did. I’ve lost all respect for both of these people. I know that part of my job is to hold racists accountable, despite who they are.”. Buffalo kept four quarterbacks between their roster and practice squad, and now one of those depth options has been dubbed the team’s “quarantined quarterback.”. Bills Wire’s Week 5 Player of the Game: RB T.J. Yeldon, Instant analysis: Bills beat themselves as Titans blowout Buffalo, 42-16, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. “I’m seeing and feeling the black lives matter movement,” said the woman releasing the messages, who requested “as much anonymity as possible. Those guys are going to be able to sift through what is real and what isn’t real.”.

LB Kamalei Correa The Houston County High School star was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of April’s NFL Draft. I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country.

The Bills released a statement later in the day. ... and Jake Fromm does need to issue an apology."