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Michael Kadlick

All-22 Film Shows Just How Close Eagles Defender Was to Accidentally Punching Ref During Super Bowl

Jalyx Hunt came awfully close to accidentally punching a referee. | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Eagles had plenty to celebrate during their 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, but one defender almost took it too far.

Following a sack of quarterback Patrick Mahomes alongside teammate Josh Sweat, rookie linebacker Jalyx Hunt stepped away for a celebratory air punch. In the process, he almost accidentally punched a referee right in the face.

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