These NFL Fights Between Teammates Ended Careers And Sparked Controversy

Football 1/29/18

Steve Smith Sr. Doesn’t Like The Film Room, He Prefers Punching Teammates

Steve Smith Sr. enjoys fighting teammates

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Steve Smith Sr. was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault in 2002 after tackling practice squad teammate Anthony Bright during a film session. Knowing the look was not a good one, Smith Sr. turned himself over to authorities after the scuffle. Smith was eventually released on bail. Bright suffered a broken nose and was hospitalized for two nights following the altercation. Unlike his spat with Ken Lucas, there was no prior indication of issues between the two athletes. Most likely the fight stemmed from the Panthers 3-7 record at the time and Steve Smith Sr. being a hot head in general.