Vikings' Barr refutes Rodgers' account of profane exchange after hit
More details continue to emerge from the exchange between Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the former broke the latter's collarbone.
Barr delivered the likely season-ending blow to Rodgers during their Week 6 matchup, and Rodgers responded by delivering a string of expletives in Barr's direction.
Rodgers explained to television host Conan O'Brien that Barr flipped him a middle finger and the "suck it" sign, prompting his response.
Barr disputed that claim Saturday, and he did it all the way from London, where the Vikings are slated to take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
— Anthony Barr (@AnthonyBarr) October 28, 2017
"After the play, I go back to the huddle, don't even look or say a word to him. Once he gets up, I'm waiting for the playcall, and hear someone shouting all kinds of profanities," Barr said.
"I don't care if you Aaron Rodgers or Mr. Rodgers, if you say something like that you're gonna get a response from me."
Video of the exchange appears to show Barr grabbing his crotch while glaring toward the Packers' sideline.
There's one. pic.twitter.com/hS98QhCafc
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) October 28, 2017
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