Giants' Collins apologizes for calling Eli Apple a cancer
New York Giants safety Landon Collins apologized for labeling teammate and second-year cornerback Eli Apple a "cancer" during a radio interview.
In a Twitter post Wednesday, Collins referred to the former first-round pick as a "brother" and said he'll always be prepared to support Apple however he can.
I met with Coach Spags and Eli this morning and I apologized for the things I said yesterday. I never stop supporting my brother/teammate Eli and the rest of my teammates as we move forward. Just want him to know I'm always here for him π―@EliApple13
β LANDON COLLINS (@TheHumble_21) December 27, 2017
Apple has struggled to fit in both on the field and in the Giants' locker room since being drafted 10th overall out of Ohio State in 2016. Collins has criticized him multiple times, and recently said Apple needs to "grow up."
Collins was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season after being named to the Pro Bowl for a second consecutive year.