Montreal Alouettes defensive tackle Kahlif Mitchell has apologized for making an anti-Semitic statement on Twitter.
Mitchell, who briefly played on the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad in 2009, was also fined an undisclosed amount by the CFL and the Alouettes.
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The National Post reported that Mitchell tweeted a link to a video titled "The greatest lie ever told – The Holocaust” on more than one occasion.
"I wholeheartedly apologize to all those who I know I let down by posting those videos, especially those who look up to me as a professional athlete," Mitchell said. "I fell into a trap by watching that video and I hope others can learn from my very public mistake.
"This is a learning moment for me.”
Michael Mostyn, a spokesman for B'nai Brith Canada, issued a joint news release with Mitchell saying the two had talked about the issue.
"I have come to see that he is a very genuine individual who truly did not comprehend the deceptive nature of this vile video," Mostyn said.
Mitchell played his college ball at East Carolina.