Former Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson has been under fire on Twitter after a hit on Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Divisional game between the Cleveland Browns and the Kansas City Chiefs that took Mahomes out of the game for most of the second half.
The tackle put the Super Bowl winning quarterback into NFL’s concussion protocol, and eventually ruled him out in returning.
The game ended with a Chiefs win, which will send them to the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills.
Shortly after the game concluded players were asked about the hit, and Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield defended his second-year linebacker.
#Browns Baker Mayfield says Mack Wilson is not a dirty player pic.twitter.com/OtvPkqQj0I
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 17, 2021
Wilson, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft, took to social media to apologize to Mahomes for the hit.
Prayers to @PatrickMahomes . I pray you back next week! Go be great like you have been! 🙏🏾❤️
— Mack Wilson (@5mackwilson1) January 17, 2021
He also went on to address the many social media users caiming he is a dirty player.
Never been a dirty player in my life. I just try my best to play fast and make plays. Don’t try to insult me & keep the threats to yourself. 💯
— Mack Wilson (@5mackwilson1) January 17, 2021
Mahomes accepted Wilson’s apology.
All good brother! 💪🏽 https://t.co/ORwLG6eFTV
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 17, 2021