The bad blood between Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict and the Pittsburgh Steelers doesn’t seem like it’s going to die down any time soon.
During Sunday’s Steelers-Bengals game, Burfict was accused of delivering a dirty blow to Antonio Brown’s head that left the Steelers wide receiver dazed after the play.
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According to Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, Burfict then proceeded to threaten Juju Smith-Schuster by pointing at him and telling that he was next.
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“He hits A.B., then, literally, as I am under center for the next play, he points at JuJu and says, ‘You’re next,’ ” Roethlisberger said. “How do you allow that stuff?”
Here’s video of Burfict pointing at Smith-Schuster that appears to corroborate Roethlisberger’s claims.
This is the play Ben Roethlisberger claims Vontaze Burfict yelled “You’re next!” at Juju Smith-Schuster. You can see Burfict point at Smith-Schuster twice here. pic.twitter.com/WVLXCwtlPw
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 16, 2018
The league is probably not going to suspend Burfict but may instead choose to fine him.
#Bengals oft-suspended LB Vontaze Burfict is not expected to be suspended for his actions on Sunday, but I’m told there are several plays that will be reviewed for a potential fine. Presumably, one is an elbow to @AB84’s head.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 15, 2018