Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura didn’t have his best game in Week 10 against the New England Patriots. But on Monday, Skura indicated Monday on his Instagram that his family was harassed and threatened because of his performance.
In a torrential downpour, Skura was off-target on several of his snaps, including on a fourth-and-one attempt that went tumbling on the turf. Skura was far from the only player to struggle in that game, ultimately seeing the Ravens lose 23-17 to the Patriots.
In his note on Instagram, Skura apologized for his performance and mistakes in the game. However, Skura also added, “please know my family is off limits when it comes to hateful and threatening messages. They do not deserve to be scrutinized for something they did not do.”
It should go without saying, but football is just a game. Harassing or threatening anyone over football is unacceptable, but going after someone’s family is a giant step further. It’s especially sad to hear Skura received so much personal hate considering the work he’s done raising money and awareness for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. If you’re interested in helping Skura’s Touchdowns vs. Cancer foundation, you can donate here.
