Paul Gaudio, Global Creative Director, Adidas has left the company after posting a controversial comment online.

According to multiple reports, Gaudio exited the athleticwear company on August 31. His departure came just two days after the former Adidas exec commented under an image of 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse -- who has been accused of shooting and killing two peoople during protests in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin -- posted on Instagram by Complex. In his comment, Gaudio referred to Rittenhouse as ‘also a victim.’

In support of Jacob Blake -- who was shot seven times by police in front of his children, but survived with severe injuries -- many members of the professional athletic world, including the Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, have boycotted or postponed games in protest and solidarity. Earlier this week, Adidas made a post on Instagram in support of these protests.