49ers’ Nick Bosa says wearing MAGA hat on TV was ‘well worth it,’ even if he’s fined

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa doesn’t seem a bit worried about the potential fine he might receive from the NFL for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on the field and pointing to the slogan of Donald Trump in front of national TV cameras.

Speaking to reporters Wedneday, the day after Trump defeated Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Bosa said he hasn’t been fined for his actions during the Oct. 27 “Sunday Night Football” broadcast.

“But if it comes, it comes,” Bosa said.

Following the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Bosa crashed NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark’s postgame interview with San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo.

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As Stark was asking Purdy her first question, Bosa could be seen behind the group and walking into the frame while adjusting his MAGA hat. The 2022 defensive player of the year then stuck his head between Stark and Purdy and pointed to his hat several times before dashing off.

Later, during his postgame news conference, Bosa had switched to another hat and declined to answer a question about his stunt.

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa speaks to reporters after a game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Santa Clara. (Eakin Howard / Associated Press)

“I’m not gonna talk too much about it,” the four-time Pro Bowler said, “but I think it’s an important time.”

NFL rules state that “players are prohibited from wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office,” on game days while “visible to the stadium and television audience,” including “during postgame interviews in the locker room or on the field.”

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Publish date : 2024-11-06 23:13:48

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