Overview
- The confrontation followed Buffalo’s 40-9 Week 8 win at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
- A’Shawn Robinson approached Dion Dawkins during handshakes, removed his helmet, and shoved him as tensions rose.
- Dawkins later threw his hat toward Robinson before players and staff swarmed to break it up.
- Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown pulled Robinson away while Bills receiver Curtis Samuel restrained Dawkins.
- Kimberley A. Martin filmed the exchange and quoted Dawkins pointing to the scoreboard saying "40-9," as media noted possible fines or suspension under league rules without any official announcement.