After the altercation with a Buffalo Bills fan during Sunday night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens , star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized on Wednesday for shoving the spectator but also delivered a direct reminder about behavior in the stands.
“Just chill next time,” Jackson said. “You can talk trash and stuff, but keep your hands to yourself,” he added after practice.
The incident took place in the third quarter of the Ravens’ 41-40 loss at Highmark Stadium. After throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, Jackson celebrated with teammates near the end zone. A fan in a red Bills jersey reached out and slapped Hopkins’ helmet before doing the same to Jackson. The quarterback responded with a two-handed shove that knocked the fan backward.
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