Receiver Davante Adams starred for the Las Vegas Raiders during Monday night’s game against the Kansas Chiefs Chiefs. Despite his heroics during the game, though, the Raiders ended up on the wrong end of a 30-29 final score. And on his way off of the field, Adams had a moment that he probably wants back.
Las Vegas’ final offensive play of the game came when Derek Carr’s deep pass fell incomplete on a fourth down. There was a lot of contact but as it turned out, there was no penalty. Adams collided with his teammate, Hunter Renfrow. Adams was understandably upset afterward. That frustration had not simmered a few minutes later when Adams was walking to the locker room after the game and found a media member in his way.
Adams shoved the man, who fell to the ground.
Raiders star Davante Adams shoved a camera/sound guy when exiting the field. pic.twitter.com/jVvoaKEqcA
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 11, 2022
This is hard to defend. And for the most part, people who saw the incident weren’t interested in trying.
This punishment should be harsh https://t.co/bVMEyKmlxY
— Beamer’s Jorts (@BeamerJorts) October 11, 2022
Fine and suspension on the way https://t.co/LNG22jHipE
— EK (@El_lee_Dare) October 11, 2022
This is how you get sued. https://t.co/oOQRvN3zJF
— WatchingNY GETMAGICPOWDER.com (@WatchingNY) October 11, 2022
Yes!!!! I’d be rich lol. Because what! Assaulting me because you’re upset? Ok. https://t.co/rfZsr3zDwl
— Monique Rebel (@PrissyDavina) October 11, 2022
He’s gonna miss a game or two I’d imagine https://t.co/lbbV2xsIjH
— Michael Erler (@MichaelErlerSBN) October 11, 2022
Davante Adams is about to enjoy a one-week vacation
— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) October 11, 2022
More than any other league in the world, the NFL has grown by understanding the power of media, who help market the product.
This is just an audio guy doing his job. https://t.co/R9TuBklh6f— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) October 11, 2022
And of course, we couldn’t see this and not get one reaction comparing it to Monday night’s other controversial moment.
“Roughing the passer, defence. 15 yard penalty. First down!”
– NFL Refs watching this. https://t.co/jNfQLb4AGn
— Shem (@Shem) October 11, 2022
After some time had passed and he cooled down some, Adams did apologize for his actions before answering any questions from reporters.
Davante Adams apologized for shoving the guy. pic.twitter.com/hJ3LcROSLZ
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 11, 2022
He also apologized on Twitter.
Sorry to the guy I pushed over after the game. Obviously very frustrated at the way the game ended and when he ran infront of me as I exited that was my reaction and I felt horrible immediately. Thats not me..MY APOLOGIES man hope you see this.
— Davante Adams (@tae15adams) October 11, 2022
There will no doubt be discipline from this. A fine is inevitable and a suspension is distinctly possible. This is not like what Bobby Wagner did to a protester who ran on the field during Week 4’s Monday Night Football game between Wagner’s Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Assuming the person Adams shoved is credentialed, he had every right to be on the field. And while Adams is entitled to his frustration, that’s not limitless.
[Photo Credit: ESPN]
