Stephen A. Smith Insists His Words Were ‘Misconstrued’ in Response to Backlash Over Lane Johnson Comments

Source: www.mediaite.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:16:24 GMT

Stephen A. Smith claimed his words were “misconstrued” in response to the wave of backlash he faced for his comments regarding Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson. Just four games into the 2026-27 season, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL. In his official statement, Johnson cited his mental health — as well as his […] The post Stephen A. Smith Insists His Words Were ‘Misconstrued’ in Response to Backlash Over Lane Johnson Comments first appeared on Mediaite.

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