In a game that had its fair share of physicality and post-whistle tension, things got a little chippy between the Jaguars and Titans on Sunday - and surprisingly, it was a punter making headlines for more than just field position.
Jaguars punter Logan Cooke found himself hit with a personal foul for unsportsmanlike conduct after a post-play scuffle, a rare flag for a player at his position. But the story didn’t end there. After the game, Titans running back Julius Chestnut claimed that Cooke told him, “I’ll kill you” during the exchange - a serious allegation, even in the heat of a hard-fought AFC South battle.
When asked about the situation on Monday, Jaguars head coach Liam Coen didn’t seem overly concerned. Speaking to reporters during a video conference, Coen brushed off the incident as part of the emotional ebb and flow of an NFL game.
“I’ve probably heard that said, I mean, 100 times from players in games. So, whatever,” Coen said, downplaying the verbal exchange as something that’s not exactly foreign to the league’s competitive environment.
It’s worth noting that Cooke wasn’t the only one flagged during the dust-up. Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik and Titans cornerback Kaiir Elam were also penalized for their roles in the altercation, while Titans safety Mike Brown was ejected entirely. That kind of post-play chaos tends to draw the league’s attention, and any further discipline from the NFL is expected later this week.
While punters usually stay out of the fray, this incident is a reminder that tempers can flare regardless of position. The Jaguars came away with the win, but the fallout from this sideline scuffle is still unfolding - and the league office will have the final word.