Calgary Stampeders catcher Brendan Langley was arrested at Newark Airport on Thursday, New Jersey, for punching an airline employee.
In a nearly minute-long video circulating on social media, the United Airlines worker slaps the third-round pick (101e in total) of the Denver Broncos in 2017, before the latter replied, leaving his opponent with a bloody face.
The exact reason for the altercation was not revealed in the video, but, according to the Daily Mail, the Stampeders member allegedly used a wheelchair to carry his luggage instead of using a cart.
Langley, however, was the only one arrested in this story, he who faces a charge of common assault.
The employee would not face any charges. He was reportedly fired by his employer and taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Langley joined the Stampeders in February and is considered a catcher, even though he played defensive back for most of his career.
“The Calgary Stampeders football club is aware of the charges against Brendan Langley, the Alberta team first reacted in a press release. Our team is conducting its own investigation to understand all the details of the story and will have no further comment until the investigation is complete.”