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Tony Dungy apologizes again for tweet about litter box claims (Fox News)

After falling for a debunked claim about litter boxes in school bathrooms, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and current TV analyst Tony Dungy issued an ...

His original tweet said, "I saw a tweet yesterday and I responded in the wrong way. As a head coach, he made the playoffs in all but three seasons. [Dungy tweeted](https://www.foxbusiness.com/category/twitter) an initial apology and deleted it but included it in yet another tweet Saturday. So I am reposting my apology here. I issued an apology but not everyone saw it. He deleted the tweet shortly after.

Tony Dungy apologizes for controversial cat litter tweet that sparked ... (The Indianapolis Star)

The Super Bowl-winning coach apologized for a controversial tweet he made earlier in the week about menstrual products in boys' school bathrooms.

"Some school districts are putting litter boxes in the school bathrooms for students who identify as cats. I failed to do that and I am deeply sorry." As a Christian I want to be a force for love to everyone. A force for healing and reconciliation-not for animosity." Dungy's original comment about the subject stated: "That's nothing," Dungy tweeted at 9:38 a.m. I issued an apology but not everyone saw it," Dungy's tweet stated.

Report: NBC Makes Decision On Tony Dungy's Status Following ... (AthlonSports.com)

Former NFL head coach turned Sunday Night Football analyst Tony Dungy stirred up a hornet's nest on social media this week. Dungy, who coached the Tampa Bay ...

[will be on air ](https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/01/21/tony-dungy-will-be-on-air-saturday-despite-controversial-tweets)for NBC's broadcast of the Saturday matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars. The now-deleted tweet hasn't been the only reason Dungy has rubbed some people the wrong way this week. Sandra Feist calling for menstrual products to be put in all bathrooms.

Former Steelers Coach Tony Dungy Issues Apology Over Liter Box ... (Sports Illustrated)

Former Pittsburgh Steelers DC Tony Dungy was under fire after a controversial tweet was caught by the public.

[bookmark All Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/) for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more! Very important to address every student’s needs." “Some school districts are putting litter boxes in the school bathrooms for the students who identify as cats.

Tony Dungy apologizes for tweeting anti-transgender urban myth (Awful Announcing)

It's been quite the week for Tony Dungy and NBC Sports. For once, however, the former NFL coach has publicly apologized for his comments.

As a Christian I want to be a force for love to everyone. A force for healing and reconciliation-not for animosity. [routinely appears as a featured speaker](https://www.outsports.com/homophobia/2023/1/11/23546052/tony-dungy-james-brown-nfl-andrew-wommack-anti-gay-nbc-cbs-homophobic-christian-bible) at an event hosted by [anti-gay Christian evangelist Andrew Wommack](https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/23/andrew-wommack-pastor-equality-act-homosexuality-janet-porter-faith2action/), who has equated being gay to murder. A force for healing and reconciliation-not for animosity.” [Dungy mentioned Damar Hamlin’s recovery](https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1616494448975745041) and then [conflated a desire by football fans for Hamlin to be safe to people wanting abortion to be banned in America](https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/tony-dungy-nbc-damar-hamlin-cardiac-arrest-anti-abortion-speech.html). So I am reposting my apology here. I issued an apology but not everyone saw it. I failed to do that and I am deeply sorry.” “As a Christian I should speak in love and in ways that are caring and helpful. [Dungy](https://awfulannouncing.com/tag/tony-dungy) kicked off the week by [dragging down the energy of one of the most exciting NFL playoff game finishes of all time](https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/al-michaels-tony-dungy-jaguars-comeback-call-nbc-chargers.html). Speaking to the audience, It’s been quite the week for Tony Dungy and his employer NBC Sports.

Tony Dungy apologizes for controversial cat litter tweet after backlash (WTHR)

Dungy's tweet, in response to a bill in the Minnesota legislature, pushed a debunked conspiracy theory about transgender and nonbinary children.

Tony Dungy on NBC: Why network isn't removing former NFL coach ... (Sporting News AU)

Former Buccaneers and Colts coach Tony Dungy made his regularly scheduled appearance on NBC's pregame coverage of the Chiefs-Jaguars game on Saturday.

Two days after he tweeted about the litter box hoax, Dungy made an appearance at the "March for Life" rally in Washington, D.C. He then went on to say "innocent lives are at stake" every day. He later deleted the tweet before a spokesperson [issued a statement to Defector](https://defector.com/tony-dungy-believed-the-whole-litter-boxes-in-schools-hoax) on his behalf: It appears they will not affect his place on NBC's coverage of the NFL. I failed to do that and I am deeply sorry." "Because every day in this country, innocent lives are at stake. NBC did not give any statement as to whether Dungy would appear on "Football Night in America" for the Chiefs and Jaguars' divisional-round game. "I saw a tweet yesterday and I responded to it in the wrong way," Dungy's statement reads. NBC has elected not to remove the Pro Football Hall of Fame coach-turned-analyst from its "Football Night in America" show, despite him deleting a controversial tweet that included anti-LBGTQ rhetoric. Sandra Feist (Minn.) advocating for state schools to place menstrual products in all bathrooms. Very important to address every student's needs." That said, Traina's report proved true, as Dungy appeared as usual during the show's pregame coverage, held from 3 p.m.

Tony Dungy Issues Apology for Tweet Promoting Anti-Transgender ... (Sports Illustrated)

Former NFL coach and NBC analyst Tony Dungy issued an apology after he received backlash this week for posting a controversial tweet from his personal ...

Dungy will take part in the network’s studio coverage for the pregame and halftime shows of the AFC divisional-round game between the Chiefs and the Jaguars. “As a Christian I should speak in love and in ways that are caring and helpful. Dungy said in his post that school districts across the country were “putting litter boxes in school bathrooms for students who identify as cats.”

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