Raiders’ Davante Adams could face ban after shoving sideline worker to the ground at the end of Monday’s loss in Kansas City: Las Vegas star claims man ‘jumped in front of me’ but admits ‘I shouldn’t have responded that way’
- Adams was visibly upset after a miscue on the final play of Monday’s loss in KC
- As he returned to the locker room tunnel, he was seen shoving a sideline worker
- The man stumbled to the ground as Adams watched, then walked into the tunnel
- Adams’ victim has not been identified, and it’s unclear what his exact job is
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Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams is facing a possible suspension after shoving a sideline worker to the turf immediately following Monday’s loss in Kansas City.
Adams, the NFL’s second-highest paid receiver at $28.2 million for the 2022 season, was storming off the field on Monday night after the Raiders’ final drive fell short, giving the Chiefs a dramatic 30-29 win. As the visibly frustrated Adams approached the tunnel, an unidentified man holding production equipment crossed the All-Pro’s path.
It was then that Adams shoved the man and watched as he stumbled backwards down to the ground. Security ultimately helped the man to his feet as Adams casually walked into the Arrowhead Stadium tunnel.
The league is now reviewing the situation, and a suspension remains a possibility, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Pelissero’s colleague, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, suggested that ‘this one feels like more than a fine.’
The NFL is expected to rule on the matter early this week.
A league spokesman did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for comment. DailyMail.com has also contacted the Chiefs to learn the identity and occupation of the man who was shoved, but that message was not immediately returned.
Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) was seen shoving a cameraman after losing Monday
Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday
Adams apologized through the media after the game.
‘He jumped in front of me coming off the field,’ Adams said. ‘I kind of pushed him. He ended up on the ground. I want to apologize to him for that. That was just frustration mixed with him really just running in front of me.
‘I shouldn’t have responded that way, but that’s the way I responded. I want to apologize to him for that.’
Adams also offered an apology on Twitter.
‘Sorry to the guy I pushed over after the game,’ he tweeted. ‘Obviously very frustrated at the way the game ended and when he ran infront (sic) of me as I exited that was my reaction and I felt horrible immediately. Thats not me..MY APOLOGIES man hope you see this.’
A long-time Green Bay Packers star and favorite target of Aaron Rodgers, Adams has never been in any serious trouble in the NFL.
Adams was dealt to Las Vegas in March, reuniting with his college quarterback, Derek Carr, and signing a five-year, $141.2 million deal with the Raiders.
The two-time All-Pro has 29 receptions and five touchdowns through five games, but the Raiders are a disappointing 1-4 on the year.
Adams finished the night with three catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the loss
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