Overview
- Though he was not playing, Lamb sprinted along the boundary to celebrate a deep completion and entered the referee’s path.
- The official, eyes fixed on the ball, ran full speed into Lamb’s back and sent him to the ground without causing injury to either party.
- The incident underlines the challenges referees face in maintaining spatial awareness during high-speed preseason action.
- Preseason games often feature rested stars and unusual sideline celebrations that can lead to unexpected collisions.
- Lamb turned the near miss into a bonding moment by joking with teammates after the incident.