New York Giants cornerback Rico Payton could be facing serious discipline after a volatile sideline confrontation with Las Vegas Raiders defender Chigozie Anuseim during Sunday’s matchup in Las Vegas.
What started as a minor disagreement near the Giants’ bench quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing on-field incidents of the season. Video circulating online shows Payton forcefully shoving Anuseim into a water cooler, prompting the Raiders player to retaliate by taking Payton to the ground.
The two players appeared to grapple and exchange punches as chaos erupted, with several Giants teammates rushing in to break up the fight. In the footage, players can be seen desperately trying to separate the pair, while one Giant physically dragged Payton away from the altercation.
The video also appears to show Payton aggressively lunging toward Anuseim’s helmet as the Raiders defender lay on the turf, a moment that has fueled widespread backlash on social media and intensified calls for league action.
The NFL is expected to conduct a thorough review of the incident, with potential punishment ranging from hefty fines to a multi-game suspension depending on the findings. As of now, neither the Giants nor the Raiders have released an official statement.
Payton’s future availability remains unclear as the league weighs its response, with the situation continuing to draw heavy scrutiny across the NFL world.
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