Lamar Jackson Issues Apology After Shoving Bills Fan In Sunday Night Loss

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for shoving a Buffalo Bills fan during Sunday night’s loss at Highmark Stadium.

After the two-time NFL MVP threw a 29-yard pass and touchdown to DeAndre Hopkins deep in third quarter, a Bills fan appeared to hit the wide receiver and Jackson on their helmets during the celebrations. In retaliation, Jackson shoved the fan which sent him falling backwards.

“I got pushed. I’m like, what?” Jackson said on Wednesday after practice. “I wasn’t even thinking about me being out there on the field. My apologies to him.”

Jackson also said the fan should “chill next time” and that while he doesn’t mind trash talk, fans should “keep your hands to yourself.”

“Stuff like that shouldn’t be happening,” he said. “It’s not WWE. We’re playing football out here. So just keep it to football. I know you guys are going to trash talk. I know the opposing team is going to trash talk. Keep it that way. But keep your hands and keep your objects to yourself.”

NFL spokesperson Brain McCarthy told ESPN that no consequences or disciplinary action will be taken against the quarterback. Jackson spoke with Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta about the episode.

The fan, who got ejected following the incident, has also been banned indefinitely from NFL and Bills games.

The Ravens looked to be on track for an opening week win after leading 40-25 late in the fourth quarter. But the Bills railed back: two touchdowns in the final four minutes and a game-winning field goal by Matt Prater snatched the victory from Baltimore.

Harbaugh’s team will look to bounce back on Sunday as the Ravens host the Cleveland Browns at 1 p.m. EST.