The strangest piece of NFL news to start the week comes from the legendary and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis. Davis had one of the worst flying experiences ever on United Airlines over the weekend.
Denver Broncos Legend Terrell Davis Has An Awful Flight
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Davis took to a very lengthy Instagram post on Monday to describe the brutal and insane situation he dealt with on a United Airlines flight this weekend. He says he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from the flight after landing in front of everyone because of an encounter with a flight attendant.
Davis was flying from Denver to California with his wife, daughter, and two sons on Saturday night when this insanity went down. Davis began explaining the situation in the post saying:
“During the beverage service, my son politely requested a cup of ice. The flight attendant either didn’t hear or ignored his request and continued past our row,” Davis wrote. “I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped his arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son. His response and the events that followed should stun all of us.”
Davis said the flight attendant responded “don’t hit me” before hurrying away.
The Denver Broncos legend said that he and the passengers around him were very confused by the incident and the exchange between Davis and the flight attendant. However, Davis did not think anything of it until the flight had landed.
At the end of the flight, the pilot told all the passengers to remain seated, while six FBI agents came into the plane. Davis wrote that the FBI agents handcuffed him and took him off the flight in front of all the other passengers. This is incredibly embarrassing for anyone as he was arrested in front of his family.
“I was — and remain — humiliated, embarrassed, powerless and angry,” Davis wrote.
They went on to question Davis after the flight and they determined that the flight attendant was “inaccurate in his accusations.” Davis said they then “profusely apologized” for the whole situation, and offered the former athlete and his family support in any way they could. Davis said though that United Airlines has not spoken to him yet.
“I have yet to hear anything from United Airlines,” Davis added. “The traumatizing experience of my two sons, my daughter, and my wife watching me being placed in handcuffs – without due process or any explanation – cannot be undone.”
“I refuse to stand by without speaking out on this disgusting display of injustice and deplorable treatment by United Airlines.”
Davis said that he will certainly pursue legal counsel and get in touch with United. He is demanding the airline go through a “thorough and proper investigation into the flight attendant who blatantly lied and placed undue harm on me and my family.”
Davis was one of the best running backs in the history of the NFL. He had an 8 year career that he spent entirely with the Denver Broncos. He was a two time Offensive Player of The Year and was an MVP in 1998. In addition to that MVP he also locked up a Super Bowl MVP for XXXII. That was part of back to back titles for Denver.
It is crazy that Davis had to deal with this over the weekend, and this is certainly not the end of the story.
NFL Fans Initial Reaction To The News
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Many fans and former players that played with Davis commented on his post offering their support, but also calling out how outrageous this situation was for Davis.
“I hope you get some Justice! These flight attendants need to be held accountable 👊🏻,” said former Bronco Derek Wolfe.
“Guy should be fired and make a public apology as well as United, so happy there were witnesses who saw what happened,” another person added.
“United about to write a big ol’ settlement check,” a third person said.
“Thank you for sharing we will never use united airlines again! This is a small example of what happens regularly yet most don’t have a voice! Justice for you and your family!!” a fourth person chimed in.
“This some BS right here,” added ex-Bronco Chris Harris.
As Chris Harris so elegantly put it, that is truly some BS. Hopefully Davis will get some justice for this annoyance.
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