Baltimore Ravens quarterback and former Louisville football star Lamar Jackson recently commented further on an off-field tangle with a Buffalo Bills fan while playing in New York on Sunday, Sept. 7.

USA TODAY reported that a fan, who has since been banned from NFL stadiums “indefinitely,” struck Jackson and teammate DeAndre Hopkins as they celebrated a third-quarter touchdown near the stands at Highmark Stadium. Jackson then retaliated with a two-handed shove.

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The Ravens’ quarterback responded to questions about the incident on Wednesday, Sept. 10, ahead of the Week 2 game against Cleveland.

“My apologies to him,” Jackson said. “Just chill next time. You can talk trash and stuff, but keep your hands to yourself.”

Jackson had previously said after playing the Bills that “I just let my emotion get the best of me” and that the fan “probably had a couple of beers.”

Jackson was also asked about what appeared to be a bottle or can being thrown at Ravens running back Derrick Henry during the game.

Who is Lamar Jackson?

Jackson, who was drafted to the NFL in 2018, previously played football for the University of Louisville from 2015 to 2017.

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The Courier Journal reported that Jackson left an impression on the entire country as one of the best quarterbacks in college football history. He tallied 13,175 total yards, combined with his rushing and passing yards, along with 69 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns during his time in Louisville.

Jackson was later drafted to the Ravens as a first round pick during the 2018 draft. He marks the second first-round draft pick at quarterback in UofL history, joining Teddy Bridgewater, who was selected in 2014.

Lamar Jackson: Ravens QB shoves Bills fan who hit him during Sunday Night Football game

USA TODAY reporters Ayrton Ostly, Jarrett Bell and Jacob Camenker contributed. Former reporters for The Courier Journal Jake Lourim, Jeff Greer and Cameron Teague Robinson contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.

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