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Packers' Aaron Rodgers Denounces Anti-Muslim Fan Who Tried to Ruin Moment of Silence

by Gary Ahern 11-16-2015

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Teams around the NFL paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in France last week with a moment of silence before Sunday’s games.

At Lambeau Field, before the Green Bay Packers lost to the Detroit Lions 18-16, a fan shouted out a slur against Muslims during the moment of silence.

That did not sit well with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who called out the fan in his postgame comments.