Superstar Raiders Wide Receiver to Face Discipline for MNF Incident

The Las Vegas Raiders will be kicking themselves following a frustrating 30-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, and there could be more consequences to come. Wide Receiver Davante Adams shoved a cameraman to the ground following the defeat, and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the five-time Pro Bowler will face league discipline.

#Raiders WR Davante Adams is facing NFL discipline — and potentially even a suspension — for shoving a man to the ground after Monday night’s loss to the #Chiefs, per sources.

The league is reviewing the situation. Adams apologized through the media and again on Twitter.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 11, 2022

Adams had a particularly aggravating last couple of plays, bobbling a pass that was called incomplete on third down before colliding with fellow Raider Hunter Renfrow and dooming a fourth down throw. Tempers boiled over as Adams returned to the locker room, and he impatiently shoved a cameraman out of his way, sending him toppling to the ground.

Raiders’ WR Davante Adams moments after the Raiders loss to the Chiefs: pic.twitter.com/lEjoOHS7x2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2022

Now at 1-4 through their first five weeks, the Raiders can't afford to be without their superstar wide receiver for any amount of time, so they'll be hoping Adams' discipline is limited to a fine. However, given the cameraman's civilian status and apparent innocence, a typical unnecessary roughness or personal foul fine would seem woefully inadequate.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was recently suspended one game for instigating an on-field brawl with cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Should Adams face similar discipline, he would miss a Week 6 contest against the Houston Texans.