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Ex-Eagle calls out Chip Kelly on racism after trade

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has faced accusations of racism this offseason, mostly from former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, after a series of trades that moved a number of black players off the roster.

Current players rushed to Kelly’s defense, but after being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional fifth-round pick in 2016 on Saturday, former Eagles cornerback Brandon Boykin reignited the controversy.

To the city of Philadelphia it's been real. You know I always played my heart out every time I hit the field. Always got Love for you.