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Bengals DB Eli Apple may have crossed the line with his trash talk.
After eliminating the Bills, Apple took to Twitter to mock Stefon Diggs, who was seen throwing a tantrum on the sidelines during their game.
https://twitter.com/EliApple/status/1617731263850512384
During his trash talk, many felt he was taking a shot at Damar Hamlin by using the #3 in his tweet with the heart hands emoji that Hamlin uses.
https://twitter.com/EliApple/status/1617710425440935938
🌽 clout chasing
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) January 24, 2023
Bills’ Shaq Lawson saw the tweet and threatened to beat the sh– out of Apple for disrespecting Hamlin.
You played a good game @EliApple but disrespect my boy @HamlinIsland situation that shit get you beat up frfr. Keep it on the field.
— Shaq Lawson (@Shaq_Lawson90) January 24, 2023
Apple eventually apologized and claimed he meant no disrespect to Hamlin with his Tweet.
“All love thoughts prayers and concerns to @HamlinIsland as he continues to recover from that tragic incident. Never would I make light of that scary unfortunate scene. This game is truly a dangerous risk to our bodies mind and spirit. Nothing but love to all my football brothers”
All love thoughts prayers and concerns to @HamlinIsland as he continues to recover from that tragic incident. Never would I make light of that scary unfortunate scene. This game is truly a dangerous risk to our bodies mind and spirit. Nothing but love to all my football brothers
— Eli Apple (@EliApple) January 24, 2023