Report: Jaguars suspend Ramsey 1 preseason game for criticizing local media
The Jacksonville Jaguars suspended star cornerback Jalen Ramsey for one week after critiquing local media outlets for what he believed to be unfair treatment of his teammates, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Ramsey was particularly upset about criticism directed at Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler, according to Rapoport.
Fowler was also suspended for violating team rules and "conduct unbecoming of a Jaguars football player."
Both players will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, and neither player will travel with the team this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Ramsey took issue with Jacksonville.com reporter Phillip Heilman and addressed him on Twitter.
@phillip_heilman you know you done messed up right? Lol if y’all want war, we got sum for y’all. & Iknow the rest of y’all (you know who you are) gone read this too so just know #LameAssReporters
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) August 12, 2018
Heilman previously tweeted a video documenting a fight between Fowler and fellow Jaguars defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue.
After 11 consecutive padded practices, tempers flared during a #Jaguars team period Sunday and continued afterward when Dante Fowler and Yannick Ngakoue repeatedly had to be separated by teammates. https://t.co/8DtCN9kLBV pic.twitter.com/D9V6GhDC8h
— Phillip Heilman (@phillip_heilman) August 12, 2018
Ramsey also sent a number of tweets, generally addressing his disdain for the media's criticism of his teammates.
All that hating 💩 ain’t cool! & you supposed to be family lol go on somewhere
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) August 12, 2018
I’m always gone take up for my teammates kus I know what type of men and players they are forreal! Love my dawgs! If you don’t like it, oh well. God bless 🙏🏾
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) August 12, 2018
The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks, as well as one of the league's top trash talkers. He was named a first-team All-Pro and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2017.