The Las Vegas Raiders took their eighth loss of the season to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, dropping their record to 2-8. Despite the outcome of the game, star rookie tight end Brock Bowers had the best game of his career and broke the record for most receptions by a Raiders tight end in franchise history through the first ten games of the season. Bowers was involved in a bit of a controversy after the game, though, regarding his Donald Trump dance while celebrating his touchdown catch.
Las Vegas Raiders Star Questioned By Media
Bowers was asked about the Donald Trump dance he did after scoring, and according to reports, Las Vegas no longer made him available to the media after he was asked about it. This celebration has become popular around the league after Trump was recently elected as the President of the United States.
Brock Bowers was asked about his Donald Trump dance during a press conference…
The Raiders no longer made him available to the media after he was asked about it.
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Donald Trump Celebration
This move by the team to take Bowers away from the media is likely to make sure that he does not get involved in any unwanted controversy. Trump has been known to be very controversial around the NFL, and it looks like the press was trying to make a big deal out of the celebration.
This isn’t the first time a player has done this celebration, either. San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa did the same dance last week after recording a sack and was also fined over $11,000 by the league for wearing a MAGA hat in the post-game press conference. The Raiders likely saved Bowers from a fine from the league by taking him away.
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