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Elijah Wilkinson Sparks Controversy with Falcons Fans Online

3/16/2026

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Elijah Wilkinson signed with the Arizona Cardinals and then exchanged heated posts with Atlanta Falcons fans on social media.
Criticism over his performance cited nine false starts.
He blamed former Falcons teammates and referenced the team’s 28-3 deficit.
Some fans supported him, noting his decade-long career as an undrafted player.
The episode underscores how social media can cause frustration for athletes without resolution.

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Story summary

Elijah Wilkinson signed with the Arizona Cardinals and then exchanged heated posts with Atlanta Falcons fans on social media.
Criticism over his performance cited nine false starts.
He blamed former Falcons teammates and referenced the team’s 28-3 deficit.
Some fans supported him, noting his decade-long career as an undrafted player.
The episode underscores how social media can cause frustration for athletes without resolution.