The fallout from Jaxson Dart's Trump rally appearance continues to ripple through the NFL, and now a Hall of Fame receiver has stepped in to call out a legendary quarterback for what he calls a 'bonehead' take.
Boomer Esiason, the former NFL MVP and current WFAN host, went after New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter for publicly criticizing Dart's decision to introduce President Donald Trump at a rally in Suffern, New York. Carter posted on social media that he initially thought the video was AI-generated and questioned what his teammate was doing. The two later resolved the issue privately.
But Esiason didn't let it go. On his show, he called Carter's behavior childish and questioned his maturity, saying there was only one man on the phone call when they talked it out. That didn't sit well with Terrell Owens.
Owens fired back on social media, calling Esiason a 'bonehead' and pointing out that everyone has been late to meetings before — a dig at Esiason's own history. 'So him being late to meetings make him not a man. Stop!' Owens wrote. He also accused Esiason of being a Trump supporter, adding fuel to the fire.
The exchange has sparked a heated debate among fans. Many believe Esiason overstepped by placing all the blame on Carter while ignoring Dart's political involvement. Some fans noted that the same people who preach 'stick to sports' suddenly had no problem with Dart mixing politics and football.
This isn't the first time Esiason has weighed in on Dart's career. Back in April, he urged the young quarterback to get serious, warning that the next two years could set him up for life financially. He even predicted Dart could become a $70 million quarterback in New York. But last week's rally didn't seem to change his opinion of Dart.
The drama has also drawn reactions from other Giants figures. Giants tackle Jermaine Eluemunor dismissed the idea of locker room drama, saying the team is focused on winning. Meanwhile, Carter confirmed the two have moved past the incident.
As for Esiason, the backlash continues. Some fans are calling him out of touch, while others are defending his right to an opinion. One thing is clear: this story isn't going away anytime soon.
