A protester who ran onto the field during the San Francisco 49ers’ Monday night home game against the Rams has filed a police report after being subdued by Los Angeles linebacker Bobby Wagner.
“I heard about it, but it is what it is,” Wagner said at the Rams’ training complex. “It’s behind me. I ain’t really focused on it. I’m more concerned about the security guard that was hurt trying to chase him. We don’t know what that (pink smoke) is. You’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do.”
Santa Clara
Santa Clara Police Department Lt. Cuong Phan confirmed to Rams The Associated Press on Wednesday that the department has an active investigation of the incident, which meant he could provide few other details. Wagner reacted with bemusement when asked about the protester’s complaint, which was made Tuesday.
Wagner flattened
Wagner flattened the protester who ran across the field and toward the Rams’ sideline while waving a device emitting pink smoke shortly before halftime at Levi’s Stadium. Teammate Takk McKinley also helped as Wagner subdued the protester, who had eluded security during the run across the field, while another protester was caught before getting very far onto the field.
Wagner indicated that players and coaches have a right to be concerned in such situations.
On Dec. 11, 1971, the fan ran down the line of scrimmage between plays during the fourth quarter of a game between the Colts and the Miami Dolphins. When the fan attempted to run off with the game ball, Curtis bolted across the line and leveled the intoxicated man.
Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner said he was just trying to help when he tackled a man who ran onto the field with a smoke bomb during a “Monday Night Football” game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.
The next day, the man filed a report with the Santa Clara Police Department, which has an active investigation, the Associated Press confirmed Wednesday.
“It is what it is,” Wagner said Wednesday as the Rams prepared for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. “It’s behind me. Ain’t really focused on it.
“The thing I’m more concerned about is the security guard that was hurt trying to chase him. … We don’t know what that is. You’ve just got to do what you’ve got to do.
Security personnel
Security personnel stopped one, but the man continued across the field toward the Rams sideline with a device emitting pink smoke. Wagner brought down the man as Rams linebacker Takkarist McKinley also approached.
After Monday’s game, Wagner said he was “just keeping it safe” when he decided to act.
“People just run on the field for no reason sometimes,” Wagner said Wednesday. “Again, pretty sure it’s going to keep happening, but you never know what that person has got in their pocket, their hands, whatever. …
“There’s consequences for your actions.”
Rams coach Sean McVay said he was aware that a police report had been filed.
“I think that we all know where Bobby’s intentions were,” McVay said. “And I support Bobby Wagner. That’s where I am with that.
“I don’t think anybody would disagree.”
viral moments
One of the viral moments of the Week 4 Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers was linebacker Bobby Wagner tackling a fan who ran onto the field. The fan was holding a pink smoke bomb.
Now, the individual who was tackled by Wagner has filed a police report against the Rams linebacker. That news was confirmed by Santa Clara Police Department Lt. Cuong Phan to ESPN, but noted limited information will be available due to the fact that this is still an active investigation.
