A Philadelphia Eagles fan who was caught verbally abusing a female fan has been identified as a business analyst working for a management consultancy that focusses on implementing DEI strategies.
Ryan Caldwell, who works for BCT Partners based in East Brunswick, New Jersey, was seen on viral video referring to a female Packers fan as an ‘ugly, dumb c***’.
The 45-year-old’s company profile uses the pronouns ‘they/them’ to describe his employment background, which is largely in hospitality.
BCT Partners boasts on their site they ‘harness the power of diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives’.
The firm has since said they denounce his behavior and have started a full investigation into Caldwell.
The Marylander had attended Towson University in the state and went on to work for Marriott International before his current position.
Footage of his foul-mouthed rant was shared online as the Eagles cruised to a 22-10 win over the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
Packers fan Alexander Basara had shared the disgusting exchange between his fiancée and Caldwell to X, with internet sleuths quickly tracking Caldwell down.
Basara said: ‘What it’s like going to Philly just trying to root for your team.
‘Unprovoked, uncalled for.
‘Packers twitter, help me out and find this guy, this is not okay I hate that my fiancé had this happen simply cheering for her team.’
Caldwell addressed Basara directly, saying: ‘Are you going to do anything?’ he asks the man as he tries to step in. ‘Then shut the f*** up.’
Caldwell is seen shouting at the woman – who is wearing a Packers beanie – from his seat in the row behind.
After a play is reviewed by officials, he is heard taunting the couple. ‘It’s not a touchdown, so you don’t jerk off c*** in the air.’
Basara responded: ‘Ok, well don’t call her a dumb c***.’, which prompts an angry response from Caldwell.
He snaps back: ‘She’s an ugly, dumb c***. You gonna do anything?’, while Basara’s fiancée pretended to cry and taunted him adding: ‘I’m ugly, I’m so hurt.’
After Caldwell was exposed online, he quickly deleted his X profile and has LinkedIn profile disappeared in a similar fashion.
Longtime NFL reporter Derrick Gunn has since reported that Caldwell is to be permanently banned from Lincoln Financial Field.
Gunn said that the woman involved in the video will be receiving merch from the Packers alongside an apology from the Eagles.
Fans have since rallied around the couple and condemned Caldwell for his shocking behavior.
‘Sorry this happened man, someone should’ve reported this as verbal abuse and got him kicked out of the stadium,’ one person wrote.
‘I’ve been to 15+ games as a road fan and never seen anything this bad but only went to Philly once when I was like 10 so didn’t get harassed.’
‘Respect to you, Alexander,’ another added. ‘If that were my wife, I’d probably be leaving in handcuffs.
‘Switching seats with her might’ve been a smart move too, but hats off to you for keeping your cool under the circumstances.’
In a statement, BCT Partners said: ‘BCT Partners denounces this type of behavior, and we take this matter extremely seriously.
‘The conduct displayed was completely unacceptable and stands in direct opposition to our company values.
‘We have already begun a full investigation as an internal personnel matter to determine what actions will be taken.
‘We sincerely apologize to everyone affected by this behavior and remain committed to fostering a culture of respect for all.’
