NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has confirmed Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk’s report detailing an incident involving FOX Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz and himself. Rapoport appeared on The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Thursday, where he verified Florio’s account while NFL Network colleagues Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah were being interviewed on the show.
According to Florio, the incident took place at a Starbucks inside the JW Marriott hotel in Indianapolis. The report states that Schultz “verbally accosted” Rapoport while the NFL Network insider was in line, engaged in a conversation with another individual.
PFT reports that Schultz approached Rapoport and said, “We need to talk.” When Rapoport declined, Schultz allegedly responded, “If you have anything to say to me, say it to my f*****g face.” The incident was subsequently reported to NFL Security, which has since interviewed several witnesses. A league spokesperson told PFT on Thursday morning that NFL security personnel are looking into the verbal altercation between Schultz and Rapoport.
During his brief appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Rapoport acknowledged the reports of the incident.
“Last night, when it all broke, everyone in the world texted me wanting to know details,” Rapoport said. “It’s all out there. Mike Florio basically wrote the whole thing, so there’s not much to add. Then I woke up this morning, and everyone in the world has texted me.”
When asked by McAfee whether the two individuals would find time to ‘shake hands’ before the end of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Rapoport declined to comment.
As of now, Jordan Schultz has yet to make any public statement regarding the incident. There is currently no word on whether any further action or disciplinary measures will be taken against Rapoport or Schultz by their respective employers. While the NFL has no direct authority over either individual, the league could review the situation and determine whether any credentialing or access-related measures should be considered for future events.
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