Yahoo! Sports · Jan 4, 2025
Patriots LB Doubles Down on Calling Out Fans
Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesNew England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai caused quite a stir when he criticized Patriots fans for booing and chanting for head coach Jerod Mayo to be fired last week, saying that the fans need to "know their place."
As expected, Tavai has faced considerable backlash for his comments, but he isn't backing down.
When asked about the situation, Tavai apologized to anyone who may have been offended, but he didn't retract anything. As a matter of fact, he doubled down on it.
