Controversy Surrounds Exclusion of Brock Bowers' Touchdown Celebration by 'NFL on CBS'
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### Controversy Arises as "NFL on CBS" Edits Out Brock Bowers' Touchdown Celebration
The "NFL on CBS" X account has sparked controversy by editing out tight end Brock Bowers' touchdown celebration during Sunday's game, as reported by OutKick. In the televised broadcast, viewers were able to see Bowers' touchdown, his subsequent celebration, and Raiders owner Mark Davis celebrating in his box. However, in the X account post, Bowers' end zone dance was omitted, with the video jumping straight from the touchdown to Davis in his suite.
The decision to exclude Bowers' celebration has left many questioning whether the edit was intentional or accidental. The controversy gained further traction in light of a post-game incident where the Raiders' public relations team abruptly ended Bowers' locker room availability after a particular question-and-answer session.
Following the game, which ended in a 34-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Raiders uploaded a postgame media compilation on YouTube. This video featured interviews with players Maxx Crosby, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and fellow tight end Michael Mayer, who had a single catch during the game. Notably, Brock Bowers, who delivered the best performance of his developing career, was conspicuously absent from the footage, adding to the puzzlement.
The enduring influence of President-elect Donald Trump on the NFL's 2024 season is becoming evident, reminiscent of Taylor Swift's significant impact on pop culture. This incident is not the first Trump-related controversy to affect prominent NFL players. According to previous reports, the NFL intentionally delayed disciplinary action against Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat until after the election. Bosa also debuted a Trump-inspired dance after a Week 10 sack against the Buccaneers, illustrating the ongoing intersection of politics and sports.