Controversial NFL analyst Tony Dungy issues groveling apology for anti-transgender tweet

NBC analyst Tony Dungy has issued a groveling apology after posting a sarcastic tweet that invited a torrent of abuse of the transgender community on social media. The controversial former NFL coach-turned-TV star responded to a Daily Wire video about plans to put menstrual products in boys' school bathrooms because 'not all students who menstruate are female'. Tony Dungy, pictured at a rally in Washington on Friday, has apologized for controversial tweet Dungy responded to a video from Daily Wire discussing the possibility of menstrual products being required in boys' school bathrooms going forward In his tweet, which sparked huge controversy, he joked schools are also adding litter boxes The tweet sparked a huge reaction, with some users slamming Dungy, while others used it to spread anti-transgender rhetoric across social media. Despite the controversial tweet, Dungy appeared on NBC as part of its analyst team Saturday Dungy's apology included him admitting he responded 'in the wrong way' to the initial tweet Despite the widespread public outrage, Dungy will still be on air for NBC's NFL playoff coverage on Saturday, with bosses opting to keep him on the slate.