Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker resorted to the gestures of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to disrupt his warmup before the American Association finals.
The quarterback and tight end clearly didn't like that Tucker was practicing in his half of the field. Kelce even allowed himself to move his belongings and throw his helmet further.
Travis Kelce told Justin Tucker he had to move because their QB Patrick Mahomes needed to warm up. So Kelce kicked his ball away and threw his helmet. 😂 pic.twitter.com/pFF0DC1yA7
– James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) January 28, 2024
During a press conference Monday, a day after the 17-10 loss that ended his season, the Ravens kicker explained that he found his opponents' actions “a little stupid” but that he didn't take it “too personally.” . ”
“I saw Patrick warming up. He asked me if I could move my helmet while lying on the ground and stretching, he said. I stood up, smiling, and pushed my helmet aside. I thought he was out of the way enough. Then Travis came and kicked my stuff.”
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“I thought it was some kind of game, for fun. However, it seems they have taken it a bit more seriously.”
“I've been doing this type of warm-up for 12 years and it's not like I'm trying to be problematic,” Tucker added. I'm just trying to prepare for the game like they did.