Jerry Hughes

Dolphins players weigh in on a Bills linebacker head-butting their coach

Published Dec. 25, 2016 10:21 a.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

The Buffalo Bills went into Saturday’s game against the Dolphins hoping to not only put a dent in Miami’s playoff chances, but aiming to save Rex Ryan’s job. Unfortunately, they were unable to do either with Ryan’s seat heating up even more than it already was and the Dolphins nearly locking up a postseason berth.

They didn’t go out without a fight, though – (almost) literally.

After a long kickoff return by Jakeem Grant, the two teams got into a bit of a scuffle. Jerry Hughes, however, went a bit too far. He appeared to head-butt Dolphins special teams coach Darren Rizzi, which video evidence also shows.

Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake said this of the situation after the game.

“We were making enough plays where they really didn’t have anything they could say on the field,” Drake said, via the Miami Herald. “Whatever edge they need — head-butting our coaches — if that’s what they're trying to do, by all means.”

Dolphins defensive end Andre Branch says he didn’t see the incident, but acted like he wouldn’t be surprised if it did happen.

“I didn’t see it, [but] that’s part of the NFL,” he said. “No matter what it takes, do what you’ve got to do.”

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