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Traded CB: Kelly 'uncomfortable' around blacks

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.

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