Philadelphia fans are known for their unrestrained hostility toward rival athletes and their fans, as well as their heartfelt impatience with their favorites, but Eagles fans overstepped the mark in a preseason game Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field.
In the third quarter of an 18-18 tie against the Cleveland Browns, Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland awkwardly fell on his neck trying to catch a pass. He remained lying on the ground for a long time while the medical staff inquired about his condition. Usually, spectators are very quiet when a player is in such a situation. However, his troubles did not prevent a crowd visibly tired of waiting to make the wave.
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So a cart is coming out on the field for Tyrie Cleveland who is being taken off on a stretcher. Being stabilized. And Eagles fans are doing the wave?! Not the time folks. I love you. I do. But not the time. pic.twitter.com/djrOHi4Bw8
— Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) August 18, 2023
Some observers quickly denounced the behavior of those present, believing that all Eagles supporters must act better.
Eagles fans are doing the wave while one of their own players is down on the field, needing to be taken off on a stretcher. Come on, Philly. Be better. https://t.co/iOZe8hncde
— Kevin Accettulla (@kevinacchettulla) August 18, 2023
To return to the injured player, he was able to move the extremities of his limbs, the organization later clarified. Earlier in the game, defensive tackle Moro Ojomo suffered a similar fate and left the playing surface on a stretcher.
2023-08-18 15:12:46
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