Sources say Millen was talking to several Chiefs players outside the Kansas City locker room and called out Morton's name to get his attention when Morton walked past.Morton, who said last week he had gotten over any hard feelings after being released by Millen and the Lions in March 2002, reportedly continued walking but told Millen to "kiss my ass."
To which Millen responded with a derogatory term questioning Morton's sexual preference.
"After the game I was passing the Chiefs' locker room when I stopped to congratulate some of their players," Millen said in a statement released by the Lions. "I was talking with Vonnie Holliday, Trent Green, Tony Gonzalez and one of the coaches, Joe Vitt. I wished all those guys the best and good luck in the playoffs.
"I then saw Johnnie and I tried to wish him the best, and congratulate him as well. When I called out to him, he just kept walking and then he made a derogatory remark toward me, which really upset me.
"Unfortunately, I retaliated with a derogatory term directed toward Johnnie. I apologize if I offended anyone. It was certainly not meant to do anything other than express my frustration and disappointment" with Morton.
Just damn.
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