The incident occurred after a foul call involving the Bills. Ulbrich, visibly upset, reportedly yelled “f*** you” three times at Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott.
NFL’s Statement
The league released a statement condemning Ulbrich’s behavior:
“The NFL holds all coaches and players to a standard of professionalism and respect, both on and off the field. Coach Ulbrich’s actions were deemed inappropriate and detrimental to the integrity of the game.”
Fallout and Reactions
- Jets Organization:
While the Jets have yet to release an official statement, sources indicate that the franchise plans to address the matter internally. - Sean McDermott:
McDermott declined to comment directly on the altercation but emphasized the importance of sportsmanship during his post-game press conference. - Fans:
Social media has been buzzing with mixed reactions:
“Ulbrich is just passionate about the game. Let the guy be!” – @JetsForever
“This behavior is unacceptable. The NFL made the right call.” – @FootballFanaticLooking Ahead
This fine adds another layer to the tension between the Jets and Bills, two AFC East rivals already known for their heated matchups. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact Ulbrich’s reputation and whether it will affect future Jets-Bills games.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.