Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has apologised to his teammates after being caught on video taunting Washington Commanders fans moments before a game-changing Hail Mary touchdown. The incident occurred during the Bears’ 34-31 loss to the Commanders.
In the post, Tyrique Stevenson can be seen pointing and shouting at Commanders fans as the teams were preparing for the game’s final play. The Commanders faced a fourth-and-10 from their 33-yard line with just seconds remaining.
The Tweet read,
“#Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson apologized today to his teammates after he was captured Sunday on video taunting Commanders’ fans moments before he contributed to allowing a Hail Mary where he tipped the ball that was caught by #Commanders Noah Brown”
#Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson apologized today to his teammates after he was captured Sunday on video taunting Commanders’ fans moments before he contributed to allowing a Hail Mary where he tipped the ball that was caught by #Commanders Noah Brown pic.twitter.com/EBL3jpYQVe
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) October 28, 2024
The Incident
The incident occurred, during the Bears’ game against the Commanders. With time expiring, Stevenson was seen pointing towards the stands and raising his arms in the air with his back to the play as Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took the snap. Stevenson was late to react, and his attempt to bat the ball down resulted in a deflection that was caught by Noah Brown in the end zone, securing the Commanders’ 18-15 victory.
Tyrique Stevenson’s Apology
Stevenson took to social media to address the situation, posting, “To Chicago and teammates my apologies for lack of awareness and focus. The game ain’t over until zeros hit the clock. Can’t take anything for granted. Notes taken, improvement will happen.” Stevenson’s teammates and head coach Matt Eberflus acknowledged his accountability and responsibility, with Eberflus stating, “It showed responsibility and accountability.”
Impact on the Bears
The loss to the Commanders dropped the Bears to a 4-3 record, ending their three-game winning streak. Stevenson’s lapse in focus was a critical factor in the game’s outcome, and the team will need to address such lapses to avoid future losses. Stevenson had previously made seven tackles and one pass defensed in the game, but his taunting incident overshadowed his contributions.
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