New York Giants right tackle Evan Neal is walking back his criticism of the team's fans after telling them to  "boo louder," among other things, in an interview.

Neal, the No. 7 overall pick in 2022, was part of a Giants offensive line that allowed 11 sacks in a 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.

At halftime, he reacted to the boos from the home fans by gesturing sarcastically for them to bring more of the discontent.

"They were booing us, so I said, 'Boo louder!'" Neal told NJ Advance Media.

"Why would a lion concern himself with the opinion of a sheep? ... The person that's commenting on my performance, what does he do?" Neal added. "Flip hot dogs and hamburgers somewhere?"

Neal also said in the interview that the boos that showered the Giants showed that some of the fans are "fair-weather" and "bandwagoners."

Neal later apologized for his comments in a note posted to X, on Wednesday night, writing, "I am wrong for lashing out at the fans who are just as passionate and frustrated as I am. I let my frustrations in my play + desire to win get the best of me. I had no right to make light of anyone's job and I deeply regret the things I said.

"We are working day in and day out to grow as a team and this was an unnecessary distraction. I apologize."