A harmless remark by Trevor Lawrence about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Terrible Towel” was blown out of proportion and taken as a sign of disrespect by fans and even Bill Cowher in the lead up to a Week 8 game.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard actually made sure to disrespect the Towel during a 20-10 win on Sunday. After picking off the Steelers’ Mitchell Trubisky, Wingard snagged a Terrible Towel from an inattentive Pittsburgh fan and charged out on the field to give it some swings. Jaguars pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson found one too during the defense’s celebration.
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Days ahead of the Week 8 matchup, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens said Jacksonville has a “hope defense.” After the game, both Wingard and fellow Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins made it clear they took the comment personally.
So Wingard, a player who’s never lacking for energy and gusto, was more than ready to rub his big play in the face of the Steelers and their fans.
