News

Watch: Dwight Freeney, Martellus Bennett’s Helmets Get Stuck Together In Super Bowl LI

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney and New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett fought for the ball several times in Sunday night’s Super Bowl LI in Houston, but one of their collisions ended in a strange incident – there helmets got stuck together!

Dwight Freeney, Martellus Bennett’s Helmets STUCK TOGETHER

Play stopped briefly in the dying minutes of the third quarter when the two players’ helmets got hooked together. Freeney and Bennett had to ask the officials for assistance, and one of them managed to separate the helmets.

It isn’t often one sees this in a football game, but it sure was amusing to watch, as this fan noted.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The Patriots went on to win the Super Bowl 34-28 in overtime at NRG Stadium after a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback that saw them erase a 25-point deficit.

Bennett also stated, following Sunday night’s win, that he would not attend the Super Bowl celebration at the White House because he doesn’t support President Donald Trump. 

The tight end added he was not worried about what Patriots owner Robert Kraft might think of his decision.

‘I’m not really worried about that,’ said Bennett. ‘I’m not worried about it at all.’

Tom Brady skipped the Patriots’ White House trip after their NFL championship win in 2015, citing a family commitment.

The Patriots quarterback is friends with Trump, nevertheless, as both have stated they occasionally call each other and have played golf together.

Kraft and Pats coach Bill Belichick are also reportedly friendly with the President and former “Apprentice” star.

Bennett had previously said that he might not go to Washington, DC if his team won.

When a reporter asked him last week if he would take part in the trip, Bennett replied: ‘I don’t know, I’ve got to win the Super Bowl. But most likely no, because I don’t support the guy that’s in the house.’

 HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Martellus Bennett #88 of the New England Patriots and Dwight Freeney #93 of the Atlanta Falcons separate their helmets after colliding during the third quarter of Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Paul George Exits With Knee Injury As 76ers Fall To 2-12 In Loss To Grizzlies

With their big three finally back in action Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered another setback…

9 hours ago

VIDEO: Nike Pays Tribute to Rafael Nadal With 30-Foot Projection In Front of Eiffel Tower

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tny--EWynOQ Nike paid tribute to Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal with a 10-meter-tall animated display…

1 day ago

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Gets Emotional Tribute as He Retires From Tennis

https://youtu.be/dtJoJz9hC48 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bid a heartfelt goodbye to his devoted Spanish fans as he brought…

1 day ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Olympic Fencer Eli Dershwitz Explains The Art Of Fencing

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DQ9Rxhnuer4 U.S. Olympic fencer Eli Dershwitz shed light on the critical skills necessary in fencing…

2 days ago

Two Bears Offensive Linemen Return To Practice, Caleb Williams Desperate For Blocking

Two offensive linemen for the Chicago Bears returned to practice, a massive step in the…

3 days ago

VIDEO: UFC Heavyweight Champion Performs Viral Trump Dance In New York

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s2g9t_33Myw President-elect Donald Trump received a warm welcome from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jon…

4 days ago