San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa doesn’t seem at all concerned about the potential fine he could receive from the NFL for wearing a Make America Great Again Hat on the ground and showing the slogan of Donald Trump in front of national television cameras.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the following day Trump defeated Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Bosa said he was not fined for his actions during the October 27 “Sunday Night Football” broadcast.
“But if it happens, it happens,” Bosa said.
After the 49ers’ 30-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Bosa crashed NBC reporter Melissa Stark’s postgame interview with the San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdytight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo.
As Stark asked Purdy his first question, Bosa could be seen behind the group and entering the frame while adjusting his MAGA hat. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year then poked his head between Stark and Purdy and pointed to his hat several times before running away.
Later, during his post-match press conference, Bosa changed hats and refused to answer a question about his stunt.
49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks to reporters after a game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday in Santa Clara.
(Eakin Howard/Associated Press)
“I’m not going to talk too much about it,” the four-time Pro Bowler said, “but I think it’s an important moment.”
NFL Rules stipulate that “players are prohibited from carrying, displaying or otherwise transmitting personal messages, whether in writing or by illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the office of the League”, on match days, while they are “visible at the stadium and to the television audience”. including “during post-match interviews in the locker room or on the field.”
According to the league’s collective agreement with the Assn. NFL players.a first violator of the personal message rule can be fined $11,255. NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy told the Times in an email that there was “no update” on whether Bosa would be fined.
Bosa was asked Wednesday if he knew a fine was a possibility before deciding to take action.
“Yeah,” he replied. “Yeah, it was definitely worth it.”
When asked why he felt compelled to do so, Bosa replied: “I don’t think my position on the subject is going to change. Clearly, the nation has spoken and we have what we have.”
Bosa has long publicly displayed his support for Trump. When the The former Ohio State star was selected by the 49ers No. 2 overall in the 2019 draft, Trump tweeted his congratulations.
“Always stay true to yourself,” Trump wrote. “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” »
