Davante Adams Charged With Misdemeanor Assault for MNF Shove

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a credentialed media worker after Monday’s loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs.

Adams was cited for an “intentional, overt act” that inflicted “bodily injury,” according to court records released Wednesday.

The man shoved by Adams, identified by police as Ryan Zebley, suffered whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion from the incident, according to records. {snip}

Davante Adams, Love you to death as a packers fan but you deserve a suspension for this garbage pic.twitter.com/bJirjVLvOL

— MikeLovin (@mikeydadamson) October 11, 2022

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If convicted, Adams could face a jail term of up to six months or a fine of up to $1,000.

Adams apologized after the game, saying the shove “was just frustration mixed with [Zebley] literally just running in front of me.” {snip}

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