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Ex-Jets LB IK Enemkpali apologizes for punch that broke Geno Smith's glass jaw
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Aug 30, 2015, 3:15:37 PM8/30/15
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Without mentioning Jets quarterback Geno Smith
— the player he sucker punched — by name, linebacker Ikemefuna
Enemkpali said he’s sorry, and never meant to hurt anyone.
As for joining his new team, the Buffalo Bills, on Thursday,
Enemkpali said he’s grateful for a second chance a day after
being claimed off waivers.
In making his first public comments two days after punching and
breaking Smith’s jaw during an altercation in the Jets’ locker
room, Enemkpali referred only to something that “happened,”
spoke for just 45 seconds and declined to take any questions.
“I want to apologize to the Jets organization, the fans, my
teammates and the coaches. I apologize for what happened,”
Enemkpali said, speaking at a podium placed beneath a goalpost
on one of the fields of the Bills’ training camp facility in
suburban Rochester.
“It should’ve never happened. I should’ve walked away from the
situation,” he said. “It was never my intention to hurt anybody.”
The Jets released Enemkpali shortly after the altercation.
Smith, who had surgery on Thursday, is projected to miss between
six and 10 weeks.
Turning his attention to the Bills, Enemkpali thanked coach Rex
Ryan and the entire organization. “I look forward to being a
good teammate, an accountable player,” he said. “And I’m just
happy to be here, and thankful.”
He then said, “Thank you,” before being escorted away by two
Bills officials.
The second-year player arrived at camp earlier in the day and
passed his physical. Though Enemkpali has not yet practiced with
the Bills, Ryan is still considering making him active for
Buffalo’s preseason opener against Carolina on Friday night.
Ryan pushed for the team to place a claim on Enemkpali, and
received approval from general manager Doug Whaley and first-
year Bills owner Terry Pegula. As the Jets former coach, Ryan
became familiar with Enemkpali during the player’s rookie season
last year.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ik-enemkpali-
punch-broke-geno-smith-jaw-article-1.2324909
— the player he sucker punched — by name, linebacker Ikemefuna
Enemkpali said he’s sorry, and never meant to hurt anyone.
As for joining his new team, the Buffalo Bills, on Thursday,
Enemkpali said he’s grateful for a second chance a day after
being claimed off waivers.
In making his first public comments two days after punching and
breaking Smith’s jaw during an altercation in the Jets’ locker
room, Enemkpali referred only to something that “happened,”
spoke for just 45 seconds and declined to take any questions.
“I want to apologize to the Jets organization, the fans, my
teammates and the coaches. I apologize for what happened,”
Enemkpali said, speaking at a podium placed beneath a goalpost
on one of the fields of the Bills’ training camp facility in
suburban Rochester.
“It should’ve never happened. I should’ve walked away from the
situation,” he said. “It was never my intention to hurt anybody.”
The Jets released Enemkpali shortly after the altercation.
Smith, who had surgery on Thursday, is projected to miss between
six and 10 weeks.
Turning his attention to the Bills, Enemkpali thanked coach Rex
Ryan and the entire organization. “I look forward to being a
good teammate, an accountable player,” he said. “And I’m just
happy to be here, and thankful.”
He then said, “Thank you,” before being escorted away by two
Bills officials.
The second-year player arrived at camp earlier in the day and
passed his physical. Though Enemkpali has not yet practiced with
the Bills, Ryan is still considering making him active for
Buffalo’s preseason opener against Carolina on Friday night.
Ryan pushed for the team to place a claim on Enemkpali, and
received approval from general manager Doug Whaley and first-
year Bills owner Terry Pegula. As the Jets former coach, Ryan
became familiar with Enemkpali during the player’s rookie season
last year.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ik-enemkpali-
punch-broke-geno-smith-jaw-article-1.2324909
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