Space storm ended rudely
Activist charges NFL pro for ‘excessive’ tackle
06/10/2022, 21:07
He storms the place – and is stopped rudely: NFL professional Bobby Wagner tackles an activist who is disrupting the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the San Francisco 49ers. Because he falls hard, the man files a complaint against the linebacker. His group is very satisfied with the action.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner has received a very unusual ad from an animal rights activist who stormed the field during Monday’s NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers. Just before half-time, a man named Alex Taylor ran onto the field with a pink smoke flare – he was knocked over by professional footballer Wagner after security and Wagner’s teammate Takkarist McKinley failed to catch him running across the field.
According to Newsweek, Taylor is a member of the Berkeley, California-based animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere. According to Newsweek, two activists from the group are currently on trial in Utah for allegedly stealing pigs from a farm . Another activist wanted to support Taylor at the NFL game but was intercepted by security forces before she even entered the field.
Taylor had more success and ran a long distance across the turf, escaping three pursuers and first McKinley. But at Wagner it was the end of the line. With a spirited attack he came from the side and threw himself into Taylor. He fell to the ground and was caught by security personnel.
“Pretty over the top”
While Taylor is facing a penalty for his space attack, he in turn reported Wagner. The Santa Clara Police Department confirmed to ESPN that a complaint had been filed. According to Newsweek, the animal rights group said: “Bobby Wagner’s tackle is quite excessive considering the protester is so much smaller than he is and clearly posed no danger to anyone.”
This is exactly what Wagner rated differently according to ESPN. It is always dangerous for him as a player if someone storming the pitch has something in their hands or pockets. Otherwise he doesn’t care much about the ad. “I’m more worried about the security guard who was injured trying to follow him… You just have to do what you have to do.” He gets support from his club. Rams coach Sean McVay told ESPN, “I think we all know what Bobby’s intention was.” He endorses this. “I don’t think anyone will disagree.”
Meanwhile, for Taylor, the pain will pass, but the pride will remain. He did his animal protection group a great favor with his Platzsturm. “We’re very pleased with the outcome of the demonstration. Sensational content like a protester being tackled by an NFL linebacker draws a lot of attention,” Direct Action Everywhere told Newsweek. “We saw the biggest spike in hits yet to our website, which informs the public about an unscrupulous, unjust reality. People don’t want animals to suffer, and they don’t want whistleblowers who save sick piglets to jail .