Eagles Ban Fan Who Harassed Female Packers Fan During Playoff Game: Report

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The unruly Philadelphia Eagles fan who was captured harassing a female Green Bay Packers fan at a recent Wild Card game has reportedly been banned by the team.

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According to NFL reporter Derrick Gunn, "Here's an update ... Big Dom has identified the guy and woman involved in this incident .. the guy will be banned from future Eagles games .. the eagles will be sending the woman packers gear as an apology .. Eagles once again showing what a class organization they are ..????"

A confrontation during the Philadelphia Eagles' Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers has sparked widespread outrage after a Packers fan, attending the game with her fiancé, Alexander Basara, was verbally harassed by an Eagles supporter.

While the Eagles triumphed 22-10, advancing to the NFC Divisional Round, the victory was overshadowed by the disturbing exchange in the stands.

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Basara shared a viral video on social media, showing an Eagles fan—later identified as Ryan Caldwell, a business analyst from New Jersey—verbally assaulting his fiancée with offensive language.

In the video, Caldwell, distinguishable by his gray beard and Eagles jacket, can be seen calling her an "ugly dumb c***," prompting Basara to begin recording the encounter.

The footage quickly went viral, drawing widespread condemnation from NFL fans and the public alike.

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Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms Carrington Valentine #24 of the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025... Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

On social media, Basara expressed his frustration: "What it's like going to Philly just trying to root for your team... Unprovoked, uncalled for. This is not okay. I hate that my fiancée had this happen simply for cheering for her team. Let's find out who this is... honestly disgusting human being."

Witnesses confirmed that the harassment continued throughout the game, despite the woman's attempts to ignore the taunts.

The fallout extended beyond the stadium as Caldwell's employer, BCT Partners, issued a statement addressing the matter.

While the company did not name Caldwell directly, they condemned his behavior, emphasizing that it was "completely unacceptable" and "in direct opposition to our company values."

They also announced that a full internal investigation was underway. "We have already begun a full investigation as an internal personnel matter to determine what actions will be taken," the company said. "We sincerely apologize to everyone affected by this behavior and remain committed to fostering a culture of respect for all."

Caldwell appears to have deleted his social media accounts as the situation continued to garner attention. The altercation has caused embarrassment for many Eagles fans, who have emphasized that one individual's actions should not define an entire fanbase.

While the Packers' loss—partly attributed to three interceptions by quarterback Jordan Love—was difficult, the exchange has cast a shadow over the Eagles' victory, leaving many to question how such behavior could have been allowed to occur at all.

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