Drake London, the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, expressed regret over his gun celebration following a touchdown in a recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. After scoring the go-ahead touchdown, London received a penalty for his celebration, which he later acknowledged was inappropriate given the recent local context of gun violence. Falcons coach Raheem Morris supported London, emphasizing the team's sensitivity to such issues and the importance of being mindful of their actions.
- Drake London regretted his gun celebration after scoring a touchdown.
- The Falcons received a penalty for the celebration, affecting the extra point attempt.
- The team is sensitive to gun violence issues, especially after hosting a local high school team affected by a shooting.
Drake London | WR
Pickup
Week 2
1 receptions
1 targets
7 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Scored a go-ahead touchdown with a 7-yard reception.
- Regretted his gun celebration due to its insensitivity in light of recent events.
- Expressed a desire to be more mindful in the future.
Atlanta Falcons
- Coach Raheem Morris emphasized the importance of being sensitive to societal issues.
- The team showed support for local communities affected by violence.