DC Radio: Dexter Manley Tossed From WTOP for Slur

Former Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley spoke with WTOP 103.5 FM anchors Mike Moss and Bruce Alan Monday morning after the team's stunning defeat in Denver.

After exchanging a few jokes and game analysis, Manley made a disparaging remark about former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, according to the WTOP website. 

When asked if Aikman jinxed Sunday's game by providing color commentary, Manley used a derogatory term.

"I think Troy Aikman's a queer," he said.

Moss and Alan immediately reacted to the slur.

"We don't want to go there," Moss said.

"Ok, I'm sorry about that," Manley said.

Despite Manley's reputation for making off-color remarks -- earlier in the segment he joked about mistreating his wife and kicking his dog -- reactions rippled through the sports and LGBT communities.

Jim Farley, WTOP's vice president of news and programming, issued a statement shortly after the remark was made:

"This morning in a live interview former Redskins player Dexter Manley made an offensive and derogatory comment. He was immediately challenged by WTOP news anchors Mike Moss and Bruce Alan. We were shocked and stunned and we apologize to our listeners that this happened on WTOP.

"WTOP has contacted a representative for Manley and informed her that he will not be returning."

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