Davante Adams' outburst against photographer likely to land him in legal trouble
The Las Vegas Raiders have not gotten off to the start they envisioned when they traded for Davante Adams and hired Josh McDaniels to be their new head coach. Their 1-4 start has all but buried them in the deep AFC West.
Following one of their losses, Adams shoved a photographer to the ground while exiting the field. That is definitely going to hurt his reputation, but it could get worse from there.
The man Adams shoved is reportedly filing a police report against the star wide receiver, so there could be legal ramifications.
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Monday night's divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs was a big one for their ability to get back into the division race. They lost 30-29 after blowing a lead and failing to convert a crucial two-point conversion.
After the loss, Adams was seen taking his frustration out on a photographer as he walked off the field.
He shoved the photographer to the ground and continued making his way to the locker room. He then looked at the man with a questioning gesture before walking past him.
It was not a good look for the former Packer on national television, though the rampant camera coverage of everything these days made sure that everyone saw the video.
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.
The wide receiver has apologized, but he is still likely going to face some sort of punishment for his actions.
What kind of punishment will Davante Adams face?
There is a chance that no serious legal ramifications come of the police report. But there is the potential for him to have to pay a fine.
In the NFL world, though, there is probably a very high chance that the Raiders' star faces punishment.
A suspension and perhaps a fine are probably in order. There's no indication that the photographer suffered any injuries from the push, but a punishment is probably on the way.
The Raiders are in their bye week now, but following that, a one-game suspension seems likely. Anything more than that would feel aggressive for an infraction that didn't do as much damage.
A fine is also possible, but less likely. The NFL will have this week to discuss penalty options and levy them before the Raiders resume play in Week 7. They may be without their top target and one of the best offseason acquisitions.