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CBS seemingly removed Brock Bowers’ Donald Trump dance after Raiders touchdown

Dance dance…retaliation?

The “NFL on CBS” X account compiled tight end Brock Bowers' Trump-shuffling touchdown celebration Sunday. Out kick report.

Nick Bosa celebrated a touchdown in the third quarter of Sunday's game. X/Las Vegas Raiders

During the match broadcast on TV, fans watched the score and bowers celebrationthen Raiders owner Mark Davis was rejoicing in the box.

Bowers' end zone move was skipped NFL appears on CBS's X PostHowever, the video was cut directly from the touchdown to Davis in the suite at Hard Rock Stadium.

Donald Trump dancing on November 4, 2024. AP

It's not clear whether this editorial choice was made intentionally or inadvertently, but it does reflect the uproar that erupted in the locker room after the game, which included a 34-19 loss to Miami and a 2-0 loss to the Raiders. The decision was controversial considering it dropped to 8 wins and 8 losses.

When USA Today's Safid Deen asked the 21-year-old about his dance moves, he replied: Bowers responded.“I've seen everyone do it…I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I like watching UFC, so I saw that and thought it was cool. .”

President Trump congratulates Jon Jones after he defends heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic US President-elect Donald Trump attends a UFC event at Madison Square Garden. Jones performed the “Trump Dance” earlier in the evening. Steven Yang

According to Dean, the Raiders' public relations team terminated Bowers' employment after the Q&A.

Late in the afternoon, the Raiders made the following post: Post-match media editing It was uploaded to a YouTube channel featuring interviews with Max Crosby, Jackson Powers Johnson, Michael Mayer, and others. The Raiders' other tight end had one catch in Sunday's contest.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) beats Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) for a touchdown in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. USA TODAY Sports (via Reuters Con)

Bowers' absence was puzzling considering he was just coming off the best game of his young career.

The rookie set personal bests in targets (16), receptions (13) and yards (126). His 23-yard touchdown (catch before the dance) in the third quarter was his third score of the season.

President-elect Donald Trump's impression of the 2024 season is Swift, and Sunday's controversy wasn't the first to involve one of the league's most popular players.

Nick Bosa wearing a MAGA hat. Sunday Night Football / NBC

As The Post previously reported, the NFL intentionally delayed punishing Nick Bosa for wearing a MAGA hat until after the election.

Bosa also performed a Trump dance after getting sacked against the Buccaneers in Week 10.

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