{"id":840131,"date":"2026-03-29T02:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/840131\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T02:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:10:17","slug":"ex-chiefs-receiver-justyn-ross-gets-into-halftime-fight-with-ufl-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/840131\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross gets into halftime fight with UFL fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UFL is back, and things are already getting heated.<\/p>\n<p>During halftime of the Birmingham Stallions 15-13 win over the Louisville in Friday\u2019s Week 1 matchup, a fight broke out which included former Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross.<\/p>\n<p>As players from the Stallions left the field for their halftime break, boos from Kings fans broke out in the tunnel, with words being exchanged between the players and spectators.<\/p>\n<p>In the video posted to X, Ross, who was walking alongside his team, quickly snaps around to confront one of the jeering fans and throws a cup into their face, spraying the drink all over the crowd before being restrained by his teammates.<\/p>\n<p>Another fan returned fire, throwing their drink on Ross and his teammates, which prompted him to lunge towards the fan before again being held back by the other players.<\/p>\n<p>After some light pushing and shoving, officials jumped in to break up the altercation, escorting the Stallions team to their locker room.<\/p>\n<p>Ross wound up getting the last laugh \u2014 with two minutes left in Friday\u2019s game, he caught a 14-yard touchdown pass which would seal the Stallions\u2019 win.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.56542969;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38926345\" width=\"334\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/x-com-bosemermedia502-status-2037715348753977507-124620849.jpg\" alt=\"Two men in athletic uniforms behind a window in a restaurant, a man with a beanie and black sweatshirt in front of the window, and a hand holding up a camera.\" class=\"wp-image-38926345\"  \/>Justyn Ross quickly snapped around to confront one of the jeering fans and threw a cup into <br \/>their face. X\/Toohey<\/p>\n<p>The 26 year old finished the game with 30 receiving yards on five targets. <\/p>\n<p>Before joining the UFL, Ross spent two seasons with the Chiefs, but did not see much time of the field, having just 53 total career receiving yards through 12 games.<\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s game brought a turnout of 14,034 fans, nearly filling up Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:0.66699219;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38926348\" width=\"394\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/justyn-ross-13-birmingham-stallions-124620182.jpg\" alt=\"Justyn Ross (13) of the Birmingham Stallions makes a touchdown reception.\" class=\"wp-image-38926348\"  \/>Justyn Ross (13) of the Birmingham Stallions makes a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to lead the Birmingham Stallions to a 15-13 win over the Louisville Kings on March 27, 2026 at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt feels awesome,\u201d Birmingham head coach AJ McCarron told reporters after his coaching debut, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al.com\/sports\/2026\/03\/birmingham-stallions-open-the-ufl-season-with-a-victory.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">according to AL.com<\/a>. \u201cI have a super resilient bunch. And the way they played for me and each other, I\u2019m just super proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Stallions will be on NFL Network for their next matchup against the Houston Gamblers at 5 p.m. local time on April 5.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt feels awesome, but it\u2019s only one,\u201d McCarron said. \u201cOur biggest thing is worry about the process. Don\u2019t worry about the results. Can\u2019t think ahead. Be where your feet are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thought we did a great job of that, and we\u2019ll start off all over again next week.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The UFL is back, and things are already getting heated. 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