Rams’ Takk McKinley caught in heated exchange with teammate during 49ers loss

Monday night time was defensive finish Takk McKinley’s second recreation as a member of the Los Angeles Rams – and it didn't lack for dramatic moments.

In the course of the late moments of the Rams’ 24-9 loss to the 49ers on “Monday Night time Soccer,” McKinley – who was lately promoted from the apply squad – was seen in a heated argument with Los Angeles linebacker Justin Hollins.

The ESPN broadcast confirmed the second the place McKinley appeared to snap at his teammate, darting in Hollins’ path and attempting to shove by means of the teammates who have been restraining him. He ultimately was taken to the aspect by a Rams workers member, and was later seen in an animated dialog with the staffer because the scenario de-escalated.

Takk McKinley
Takk McKinley
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It’s unclear precisely what the 2 have been arguing about, however tensions have been clearly excessive on the Rams sideline as they misplaced but once more to the NFC West rival 49ers. Since 2017, when each L.A. head coach Sean McVay and San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan have been employed, the 49ers are 8-3 towards the Rams within the common season (although, McVay’s staff did have the final chortle within the NFC Championship Sport final 12 months en path to a Tremendous Bowl victory).

McKinley was additionally concerned in one other notable incident earlier within the recreation, when a protestor ran onto the sphere, halting play. Whereas working close to the Rams sideline, McKinley and linebacker Bobby Wagner determined to take issues into their very own arms.

It was positively Wagner who received the larger hit, so possibly McKinley had some pent-up aggression left over.

With the 49ers’ win over the Rams, all 4 groups within the NFC West at the moment are tied at 2-2.

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