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‘Just chill next time’: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson apologizes to fan he exchanged shoves with | News Channel 3-12

Lamar Jackson apologized after shoving a fan who hit him and DeAndre Hopkins during a touchdown celebration; the fan was banned indefinitely from NFL games, league officials confirmed.

  • The Baltimore Ravens lost 41-40 to the Buffalo Bills in a classic Week 1 Sunday Night Football game at Highmark Stadium.
  • The game included a skirmish when a fan shoved Ravens receiver DeAndre Hopkins and then quarterback Lamar Jackson, who shoved the fan back.
  • Before Baltimore's Week 2 game on Wednesday, Lamar Jackson expressed regret to the fan involved in their altercation, while the fan was removed from the stadium and prohibited from attending future NFL events indefinitely.
  • Jackson apologized to the individual involved and stressed that while verbal taunts may occur, physical contact should be avoided.
  • Coach John Harbaugh stated no punishment for Jackson is expected and stressed the team must improve and move forward for Week 2 against Cleveland.
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NFL won't punish Ravens QB Lamar Jackson for shoving Bills fan who slapped his helmet

Lamar Jackson won't face NFL discipline after shoving a Buffalo Bills fan who slapped the helmets of the Baltimore Ravens quarterback and teammate DeAndre Hopkins.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Lamar Jackson apologizes for pushing fan who hit his helmet during Ravens loss: 'Just chill next time'

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The fan has since been banned indefinitely from NFL stadiums after hitting both Jackson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who caught a one-handed touchdown on his first reception with the Ravens. Hopkins was leading a celebration of the six points he had just scored, w…

·New York, United States
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CBS SportsCBS Sports
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NFL will not punish Ravens QB Lamar Jackson following interaction with fan in Buffalo in season opener

The Ravens said they are handling the situation internally

·United States
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ESPNESPN
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NFL won't discipline Lamar for shoving Bills fan

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will not face discipline from the NFL for his altercation with a Buffalo Bills fan during a season-opening 41-40 loss.

·United States
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Lamar Jackson Apologizes to Bills Fan After MNF Shoving Incident

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson issued an apology to the Bills fan he shoved during the two teams' Week 1 matchup.

·New York, United States
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The IndependentThe Independent
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Lamar Jackson responds after pushing incident with fan: ‘Just chill next time’

Jackson pushed a fan in response to having his helmet shoved during the Ravens-Bills game last weekend

·London, United Kingdom
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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