Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a credentialed media worker after Monday’s loss in Kansas City to the Chiefs. Adams was cited for an “intentional, overt act” that inflicted “bodily injury,” according to court records released Wednesday.
More information has since been released on what he could be facing.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Adams’ charge is a city ordinance violation, which is less severe than a state misdemeanor assault charge.
“It carries a fine of $250 to $1K or up to 180 days in jail or both,” Rapoport wrote.
Adams is scheduled to appear in court for the assault charge on November 10th.
The man shoved by Adams, identified by police as Ryan Zebley, suffered whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion from the incident. Adams apologized after the game, saying the shove “was just frustration mixed with [Zebley] literally just running in front of me.”
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With the Raiders on a bye week, the league office can take its time with whatever punishment they want to give Adams for his actions.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels voiced his support for Adams on Tuesday, saying the postgame incident “was an unfortunate situation.”
“We obviously don’t want any of our guys to be doing anything like that,” McDaniels said. “He knows that. He’s very well aware of that. But I know the person; I don’t think there was any intent behind it, on his part.
The Raiders are 1-4 on the season. Adams signed a five-year, $140 million contract with the Raiders after being traded to the team in March.
