Justin Tucker, the Ravens’ star, recently addressed the pregame altercation he had with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes before their game on Sunday. He downplayed the incident, referring to it as “kind of silly.”
Key Takeaway
Justin Tucker addressed the pregame altercation with Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, downplaying the incident as “kind of silly.”
The Altercation
Before the AFC Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, the Chiefs’ stars had a confrontation with Tucker. This occurred when Tucker placed his helmet and kicking balls near their warm-up area. Kelce, in the heat of the moment, kicked Tucker’s belongings and even threw his helmet.
Tucker’s Response
When asked about the encounter, Tucker mentioned that it was unlike anything he had experienced in his 12-year career. However, he seemed to indicate that he did not take the incident personally. He stated, “I just thought it was all just some gamesmanship, all in good fun, but they seemed to be taking it a little more seriously.”
Tucker’s Perspective
Tucker explained that when Patrick Mahomes asked him to move his helmet while he was stretching on the ground, he promptly complied. However, Kelce then kicked his belongings and threw his helmet. Tucker emphasized that he was not trying to cause any trouble and that he was simply preparing for the game like everyone else.
Moving Forward
Tucker expressed his readiness to put the incident behind them, highlighting that he has been approaching games in the same manner for 12 years. He emphasized that he was not trying to be problematic and was focused on getting ready for the football game, just like the rest of the players.
