League security is investigating Steelers tight end coach James Daniel “for allegedly assaulting and verbally accosting a Patriots fan on the way to the locker room before halftime,” according to ESPN.
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The incident occurred when Daniel was on his way to Pittsburgh’s locker room for halftime, according to the report. He allegedly kicked a New England fan in the back of the leg and yelled at the fan.
When he came out for the second half, Daniel shouted at a police officer who had confronted him about the incident, according to the report.
The Patriots were leading the Steelers 14-3 at halftime.
