The intensity of NFL competition occasionally spills into the locker room, and this was evident in a recent incident.
After a game earlier this month, a “heated” altercation reportedly erupted among players in an NFL locker room. The Pittsburgh Steelers, in particular, were involved in a post-game scuffle following their 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Notably, wide receiver Diontae Johnson and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick engaged in a serious argument in the locker room. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the on-field frustration displayed by Johnson during the game extended into the post-game period. Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt intervened to break up the altercation, emphasizing the importance of unity within the team.
Diontae Johnson’s on-field frustration Sunday in Cleveland continued after the game in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room, where he got into a heated argument with teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick before Cameron Heyward and T.J. Watt broke up the altercation and delivered a message that the team needed to stick together, league sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Order eventually was restored in the locker room, but the argument between two of the team’s star players left a mark going forward on the Steelers, who fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada two days later.
Although order was eventually restored in the locker room, the clash between two prominent players left a lasting impact on the Steelers. Notably, this incident coincided with the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada by the team two days later.
As the Steelers aim to secure a win against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, they find themselves dealing with the aftermath of the locker room altercation. Kickoff between the AFC North rivals is scheduled for 1 p.m. E.T.
