Brock Bowers did a 'cool' Donald Trump dance to celebrate the touchdown, and it led to claims about his media availability being cut by the Raiders after they were asked about it.
The Las Vegas tight end broke into the two-handed shake the president-elect has become known for during his campaign rallies after scoring on a 23-yard reception in the third quarter of the Raiders' final 34-19 loss to the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
A few of his teammates also joined.
Powers, who had a career-high 13 points for 126 yards, was asked about it by USA Today's Safid Dean while other athletes did the Trump dance.
Those included Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley, 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones after his win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
“I've seen everyone do it,” Powers said, according to Dean. “I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I love watching the UFC so I saw it and thought it was great.
Dean then claimed that the Raiders' public relations team terminated Bowers' availability.
While the Raiders posted a video of Bowers doing the dance on their social media, the rookie's interview was not included in the players' interview video on the team's official YouTube channel. He included a video of teammate Michael Mayer, who had just one catch.
CBS was also accused of editing the dance away from highlighting Powers' grab.
His quote was not provided in the text reporters received from the Dolphins — which included only three answers.
Powers, 21, is off to a tremendous start to his career with 70 catches for 706 yards and three touchdown catches, even with the Raiders at a disappointing 2-8.
