Tensions flare at Bucs-Titans joint practice as Jarvis Brownlee Jr. confronts taunting fans

Ribin Peter

Tensions flare at Bucs-Titans joint practice as Jarvis Brownlee Jr. confronts taunting fans image

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A tense moment unfolded at the joint practice between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans on Thursday when Titans' second-year cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. confronted fans taunting him from the stands. According to reports, Brownlee walked toward the fans, but was quickly restrained by Titans coaches and security personnel before the situation escalated further.

Bucs media outlet Pewter Report tweeted: "Wild scene at Bucs - Titans joint practice as Tennessee cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. walked over to the Bucs fans in the stands who were taunting him, and had to be restrained by security and Titans coaches."

Check out the video from the incident below:

 

The Titans and Buccaneers are holding joint practices at AdventHealth Training Center as part of their preseason preparations. They will conduct two sessions together leading up to the preseason opener.

In Week 1 of the preseason, the Bucs will face Tennessee at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Ribin Peter

Ribin Peter is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. While he started as a soccer writer, he now covers college football and the NFL. Ribin is especially captivated by the adrenaline rush that football provides and sees every play and rivalry through an unbiased lens.