Rams’ Jared Cook apologizes for shoving his own quarterback during game
By Mike Dyce
![Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams tight end Jared Cook (89) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; St. Louis Rams tight end Jared Cook (89) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e69d2a1e62be39cd2c4d1de182d421cd9531560a36c6d885c033b8a2a802cd48.jpg)
The St. Louis Rams took a promising 21-0 lead over the Dallas Cowboys in the first half, but eventually blew the game and lost the game. At one point, Cook dropped a catch and his frustration boiled over on the side line and he got off the bench and as he walked down the side line he pushed quarterback Austin Davis.
Defensive end William Hayes stepped in and grabbed the out of line Cook.
After the game he issued an apology on his Twitter account.
My actions from today's game were truly a mistake - unintentional and in the heat of the moment. (continued)
— Jared Cook (@JaredCook89) September 22, 2014
There is never an excuse for unsportsmanlike conduct and I apologize to everyone. (continued)
— Jared Cook (@JaredCook89) September 22, 2014
I want to thank my teammates again, Austin Davis and William Hayes for their support on the sideline- the Rams organization and (continued)
— Jared Cook (@JaredCook89) September 22, 2014
Especially to all of our fans for whom we fight so hard for your love and continued support.
— Jared Cook (@JaredCook89) September 22, 2014
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