Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' media availability was reportedly cut short after he performed a dance move associated with President-elect Donald Trump to celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins. Bowers, who had a standout performance with 13 catches for 126 yards, was questioned about the dance by USA Today, leading to the Raiders' PR team ending his interview. The dance, which has been performed by other athletes, was not included in the team's official interview video or CBS highlights.
Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers' media availability was abruptly ended after he was questioned about his touchdown celebration dance, which mimicked Donald Trump's signature move. Bowers explained he was inspired by UFC fighter Jon Jones, but the Raiders' decision to cut the session short and the absence of the video from official channels has raised questions about their motives, possibly related to concerns over political implications.
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. became one of the first players to skip his media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine, with no official reason given for his absence. While Hall of Famer Cris Carter defended Harrison, stating he was undergoing medical testing, the NFL did not confirm this. Unlike other players who have been delayed due to medical checks, Harrison's decision not to fulfill his media obligation has left reporters in the dark.
The 2024 NFL Combine kicks into high gear on Wednesday with draft prospects going through media interviews, including defensive linemen and linebackers in the morning. On-field workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium are scheduled for Thursday, with the focus on the defensive front. SB Nation writers are providing live coverage and analysis from various team perspectives at the event.
The Philadelphia Eagles' training camp resumes with a press conference by head coach Nick Sirianni followed by practice, with select players available to the media afterwards. The camp is closed to the public, but live updates can be found on Twitter and Threads. Refresh Bleeding Green Nation for practice notes and other coverage.
Charles Barkley expressed disappointment over Julius Randle's decision to skip his postgame media availability after being benched in the Knicks' Game 4 win against the Cavaliers. Randle has been struggling offensively in the first-round playoff series, while point guard Jalen Brunson has helped push the Knicks to a 3-1 series lead. Despite Randle's struggles, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau praised him for working around the clock to return from an ankle injury he suffered at the end of the regular season. The Knicks are one win away from closing out their first postseason series win since 2013.
