October 19, 2015
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A Steve Weatherford Giants jersey is draped over the Rocky statue in Philadelphia.
Former New York Giants punter Steve Weatherford sparked heated comments on social media Sunday night after he posted a photo of his old jersey on the Rocky statue outside the Philadelphia Art Museum.
The post comes ahead of Monday night's NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.
"#TeamWeatherford has invaded the city of brotherly love," the post reads. "Can't wait to see my brothers get to work on #MNF Photo Cred: @Teddyv28 via Twitter #NYG #Giants"
Naturally, Eagles fans were not pleased.
Some were upset that he "disgraced" the statue, while others commented on his former position as a punter.
Does Steve Weatherford realize he played the WORST position in sports. NO ONE is excited to see the punter come out except the other team
— Pat Egan (@Pat_Egan) October 19, 2015
I don't even like the Rocky statue and I'm offended by the Steve Weatherford jersey someone put on it.
— Jim (@j_jackson96) October 19, 2015
But that didn't stop Weatherford from continuing the conversation.
I've yet to meet a hater doing better than me.....
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) October 19, 2015
I didn't put it there. And you can't "disgrace" a fiction champion. Much like your teams titles---> FICTIONAL https://t.co/NdbZZCGj5C
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) October 19, 2015
That's cute. Funny how a "non-NFL" nobody has more rings than your "ENTIRE-NFL" city... #ThatsGonnaLeaveAMark https://t.co/27Nizd6bnP
— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) October 19, 2015
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins offered a simple response: "#puntersgetnolove"
😂😂😂 #puntersgetnolove https://t.co/Kuki9yapC8
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) June 29, 2015
Weatherford has run his mouth about the Eagles before, though. He took shots at Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez and Chip Kelly in a short radio appearance in June.
The Eagles and Giants square off at 8:30 p.m.
