Legendary Denver Broncos RB "embarrassed" after being removed from flight

Travis Wakeman

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Legendary Denver Broncos RB "embarrassed" after being removed from flight image

Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis found himself on the wrong side of the headlines on Saturday, though it has been determined it was in error. 

Davis had an incident aboard a United Airlines flight on Saturday. He took to Instagram to describe what transpired. Davis was removed in handcuffs when the plane landed. According to multiple reports, it was determined that he had done nothing wrong and United later issued an apology.  

 

Davis, the MVP of Super Bowl XXXII and one of the best players in Broncos history is looking for an investigation into the incident, alleging misconduct. 

Terrell Davis wrongfully removed from flight

"During the beverage service, my son politely requested a cup of ice. The flight attendant either didn't hear or ignored his request and continued past our row. I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped his arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son. His response and the events that followed should stun all of us"

Davis went on to explain what happened further but made his displeasure clear:

"I was -- and remain -- humiliated, embarrassed, powerless and angry. During questioning, it was rightfully determined by the agents that this flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusations, and the agents profusely apologized, even offering to support me and my family in any way possible. I have yet to hear anything from United Airlines. The traumatizing experience of my two sons, my daughter and my wife watching me being placed in handcuffs -- without due process or explanation -- cannot be undone."

It's an unfortunate situation for the Hall-of-Fame running back to have been a part of, and it sounds like we may not have heard the last of it. 

Travis Wakeman

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Travis Wakeman has been covering the NFL since 2012 when he started with Bleacher Report. After reporting about the Broncos there until 2016, he joined the FanSided network as a site expert covering the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers while simultaneously covering the Broncos at Broncos Wire when that site launched. He then took over the Broncos site at FanSided in March 2020 and covered the team there until spring of 2024. A lifelong Broncos fan and fan of the game, Travis is filled with sometimes useless NFL knowledge, but it always serves him well in any trivia contest. You can follow him on Twitter/X @traviswakeman10.