Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized after video posted on social media confirmed him taunting Washington Commanders followers seconds earlier than he and his teammates gave up a Hail Mary landing with time expired to lose to the Commanders 18-15 on Sunday.
Video posted on social media confirmed Stevenson pointing towards the stands and elevating his arms within the air together with his again to the play when the ball was snapped. He was late to get to the play and missed the prospect to forestall Zach Ertz from tipping the ball up for Noah Brown to catch ultimately zone.
“It comes all the way down to that final play and we’ve practiced that play 100 occasions since we’ve been right here,” Bears coach Matt Eberflus mentioned. “I’ll have to have a look at what the execution was on that, however we’ve got a physique on a physique, boxing guys out like basketball on the very finish. We’ve one man on the rim that knocks the ball down. We’ve bought a tip man that goes behind the pile. I’ve bought to have a look at it and element it out and ensure we’re higher subsequent time.”
Stevenson later apologized on social media for his actions, saying “enchancment will occur.”
The Bears, who have been coming off their bye, had their profitable streak ended at three. They’d simply gone forward with 25 seconds left on Roschon Johnson’s 1-yard landing run.
“Whenever you lose a recreation like that, that is a tricky one to swallow,” Eberflus mentioned. “Was excited how they battled again to have an opportunity to win that recreation. It is vital to have a look at that, too.”
Stevenson made seven tackles and had one go defensed earlier within the recreation. He struggled in protection as Chicago allowed Jayden Daniels to throw for 326 yards.
There have been loads of issues earlier than the Hail Mary, together with Caleb Williams fumbling an alternate with offensive lineman Doug Kramer earlier within the fourth quarter. Williams additionally at one level took a sack to knock the Bears out of subject objective vary and went 10 of 24 passing, his fewest completions of his younger NFL profession.
“I’ve bought to be higher,” Williams mentioned. “I’ve bought to get the ball out of my palms. I’ve bought to throw it out of bounds in that scenario. The hardest half in regards to the job is you wish to exit and make performs and do particular issues, however you even have to know that’s the play.”
Reporting by The Related Press.
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