Trai Turner was spitting mad in the Steelers' Sunday meeting
Trai Turner was spitting mad in the Steelers' Sunday meeting with the rival Raiders. And so, the Pittsburgh guard spit on Las Vegas linebacker Marquel Lee in the third
Justin Hollins Jersey quarter of the game.The confrontation came at the 11:15 mark, following a 25-yard touchdown reception by rookie running back Najee Harris. Video replay shows Turner arguing with an official
Bryce Perkins Jersey before turning around, walking to Lee and spitting in his face, setting off a scuffle.Trai Turner was ejected after spitting on an opponent. The Sporting News (@sportingnews) MORE: Since the foul occurred after the play, it did not take the touchdown off the board. Indeed, an unsportsmanlike penalty by Solomon Thomas offset the penalty and ended up costing the Raiders no
Grant Haley Jersey yards. Regardle s, Turner was ejected from the game.Without Turner in the game, the Steelers managed just 50 yards on their next three ensuing drives: 9 yards on a three-and-out, 30 yards to set up a 56-yard field goal and 11 yards on the final play of the game.Steelers coach Mike Tomlin spoke on the incident following the game, saying a Raiders player spit in Turner's face first. He added that he's "not a young guy"
Matthew Orzech Jersey and a "flat-liner," suggesting he was provoked to spit in Lee's face. He later said he didn't believe he should have been ejected:Mike Tomlin says a Raiders player spit in Trai Turners face Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) The Raiders ultimately won 26-17 over the Steelers.
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