ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter has been in the news for all of the wrong reasons as of late.
Schefter has been under scrutiny following his reporting domestic abuse allegations against Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. He released a statement from Cook’s lawyer regarding his innocence, and that Cook was actually the victim of assault. He did not release Cook’s ex-girlfriend’s side of the story until some time later.
Schefter took an opportunity on Wednesday to offer up a form of apology on NFL Live while talking about the situation.
“I should also add that in a case like this, in a story that’s so significant and sensitive, you need to reach out to both sides and get more information and more comment. In this particular case, that should have been done last night. And in the future, it’s a reminder that sometimes you have to slow down in this world. And I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to clear that up,” said Schefter.
While this wasn’t the most clear apology as it exists without an actual ‘I’m sorry’ offered, he took to SportsCenter as well on Wednesday where an apology came over much better.
“I just want to add here that in a case like this, it’s important to reach out to all sides for information and comment. When I got the information the other night, I didn’t do that. And I could have done a better job reaching out to the other people, especially on a story as sensitive and as significant as this. I didn’t do that properly, and it’s a reminder to slow down in this world. And I appreciate you, Elle [Duncan, the host here], giving me the opportunity to say that.” said Schefter.
This is not the first time that Schefter has been under scrutiny as of late, as he was also very heavily criticized for his covering of the Washington Football Team scandal, where he called WFT President Bruce Allen “Mr. Editor”.