Bruce Arians’ alleged role in Bucs-Saints fight under NFL investigation: report
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gave Tampa Bay Buccaneers And the New Orleans Saints’ Week 2 matchup featured the ongoing battle between Mike Evans and Marshawn Lattimore.
But while the fight was the primary focus of the NFL’s investigation, Pro Football Talk reported Monday. Bruce Arians’ Alleged Involvement It is also seen in the dispute.
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Former head coach and current senior advisor to the general manager Bruce Arians sits on the bench before the preseason game between the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 13, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
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Arians, now a senior football consultant for the Buccaneers, was seen on the sideline during the game and apparently had words with Lattimore before Evans came over and pushed him to the ground. It’s unclear what Arians was doing on the sidelines at the time.
Arians served as the Buccaneers’ head coach from 2019 to 2021 before leaving the position earlier this year for Todd Bowles.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers senior football consultant Bruce Arians watches quarterback Tom Brady, #12, play from the bench against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans.
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On Sunday, Evans and Lattimore got into an argument.
Evans pushed Lattimore. On the ground after the defensive backs jawed back and forth with Bucks players Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette. Both Evans and Lattimore, who have a history with each other, were ejected from the game. Tampa Bay would go on to win the game 21-10.
Evans led the way with three catches for 61 yards. Breshad Perryman had three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown Hold on to Brady.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant coach Byron Leftwich (right) and consultant Bruce Arians (left) look on during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans.
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According to Pro Football Talk, The history between Evans and Lattimore will be taken into account when the league decides to discipline them. Evans received a one-game suspension.