Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason goes scorched Earth on DiJonai Carrington following her 'white privilege' post

Key Points:

• Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason criticized DiJonai Carrington's Instagram post accusing "white privilege" after her flagrant foul and ejection for a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game, calling it "stupid" and suggesting it was a targeted attack.
• Esiason and co-host Gregg Giannotti agreed the foul appeared to be motivated by jealousy and animosity toward Cunningham, who has faced backlash for her views opposing biological men competing in women's sports.
• Cunningham has publicly expressed a nuanced stance on transgender athletes, emphasizing protection for young girls in sports while denying any hatred toward transgender individuals.
• The WNBA has not publicly addressed Carrington's foul or her social media post despite inquiries, and Carrington continued to play, scoring 26 points in the next game following the incident.
• A March 2025 New York Times poll found that 79% of Americans support barring men from competing in women's sports, highlighting the broader context of Cunningham's controversial comments.