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Panthers' Taylor Hearn Apologizes: 'No Excuse' for Street Fight Caught on Video

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Taylor Hearn apologized Thursday for his role in a fight outside an Augusta, Georgia, bar March 14.

Per TMZ Sports, he wrote in a statement: "Dear Panther Nation: I would like to offer my deepest apologies to the Panthers organization, my teammates and coaches, the fans and the league. I take full responsibility for my actions. There is no excuse for my behavior, and I will learn from my mistakes."

TMZ released video of the fight, which involved multiple people and showed Hearn getting knocked to the ground at one point:

TMZ reported that the altercation started when Hearn allegedly shoved people in the street after getting kicked out of the bar.