NFL Players Behaving Badly: When Football Stars Take to the Skies

NFL players behaving badly: Gosder Cherilus's urine incident, Michael Oher's criticism of 'The Blind Side,' and Kirk Cousins's tampering scandal

NFL Players Behaving Badly: When Football Stars Take to the Skies

The National Football League (NFL) is known for its tough-as-nails players, but sometimes these athletes can be a little too rough around the edges. Recently, two NFL players made headlines for their behavior on planes, and we’re not talking about your run-of-the-mill, annoying passenger antics. No, these incidents were serious enough to warrant police intervention and even a plane turning back mid-flight.

Gosder Cherilus: The Urine Incident

Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL player who spent nine years in the league, was arrested in Boston after a Delta Airlines flight from Boston to Dublin was forced to turn back due to his uncooperative behavior. According to reports, Cherilus became belligerent and even urinated on the plane, prompting the pilot to return to Boston Logan Airport. Cherilus was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct.

Gosder Cherilus, former NFL player

Michael Oher, another former NFL player, has been making headlines recently for his criticism of the movie “The Blind Side,” which tells the story of his life. Oher claims that the movie portrays him as passive and unintelligent, which he says is not accurate. He also alleges that the Tuohy family, who took him in and helped him become a successful football player, profited from his success without giving him fair compensation.

Michael Oher, former NFL player

Kirk Cousins: The Tampering Incident

Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has found himself at the center of a tampering scandal. According to reports, Cousins admitted to speaking with Falcons personnel during the negotiating window, which is against NFL rules. The league is investigating the incident and may impose penalties on the Falcons.

Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons

Conclusion

These incidents are a reminder that even professional athletes can behave badly sometimes. Whether it’s Gosder Cherilus’s urine incident, Michael Oher’s criticism of “The Blind Side,” or Kirk Cousins’s tampering scandal, these stories show that NFL players are not immune to controversy. As fans, we often put these athletes on pedestals, but it’s essential to remember that they are human beings with flaws and imperfections.

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