A moment of frustration, as he called it, has led to Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams being hit with a misdemeanor assault charge.
After the Raiders’ 30-29 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Adams shoved a photographer to the ground as he was walking off the field.
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Kansas City police said Adams’ shove was an “intentional, overt act” that inflicted bodily injury which caused whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion.
The charges against the five-time Pro Bowler were filed in Municipal Court of Kansas City Wednesday morning.
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The man Adams shoved has been identified as Ryan Zebley, who was working for ESPN Monday Night Football as a freelance photographer.
Adams apologized after the game.
“He jumped in front of me coming off the field. I kind of pushed him. He ended up on the ground,” Adams said. “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.”
The NFL is also said to be investigating the situation. Adams could be facing a potential suspension or fine for his actions, according to multiple reports.
Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels defended Adams on Tuesday and said he would cooperate with the league’s probe.
“We obviously don’t want any of our guys to be doing anything like that,” said McDaniels. “He knows that. He’s very well aware of that. But I know the person; I don’t think there was any intent behind it, on his part.”
– With News Wire Services
