Rams' Byron Young Mocks Giants with Meme After Injuring Quarterback Jaxson Dart
Despite an initial apology, Young later shared a social media post appearing to taunt the Giants following an injury to their quarterback.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young shared a mocking meme on social media shortly after a play that resulted in an injury to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. The incident occurred during a game on Monday night, with Dart potentially facing season-ending knee surgery.
Initially, Young expressed concern for Dart, posting on Instagram, "I never play to hurt anybody. I pray for a healthy recovery 🙏🏾". However, this sentiment was followed by a different message.
The Rams' official Instagram account later posted a photo of Young performing his sack celebration, which involves pretending to hang up a phone. This post was augmented with a meme featuring a dog wearing a Giants hat, depicted with a fearful expression while seemingly answering a phone.
Young then reposted this meme to his own Instagram account, a move interpreted as a taunt towards the Giants following the Rams' victory.
The play in question saw Young blitzing and reaching Dart as he attempted to throw the ball. The collision caused Dart's leg to twist awkwardly when he collided with Rams linebacker Josiah Stewart, who was also applying pressure. This impact led to Dart's injury and his subsequent removal from the game.
Reports indicate that Dart may require surgery to repair the damage to his knee, potentially ending his season. While Young's meme was not directly aimed at Dart, the act of sharing the sack celebration meme after the injury has drawn attention and may be perceived as disrespectful by some Giants fans.