Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain reportedly spit in the face of a Buffalo fan after Sunday’s loss to the Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., the Buffalo News reported Monday.
McCain also threatened to spit in the face of a 13-year-old boy who heckled him prior to the game, according to the Buffalo News.
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
“It’s a serious allegation,” Undersheriff Mark Wipperman, the incident commander for Bills home games, told the newspaper. “It’s gross.”
Bills fan Dylan Wentland said he was spit in the face after the game by McCain. The 28-year-old had chided McCain prior to the game for his threats toward the 13-year-old boy, who shouted “You’re irrelevant!” at the 26-year-old McCain.
“He’s the nicest kid in the world. He’s sat behind us for years with his dad. He was just having a good time,” Wentland, a 15-year season ticket holder, told the Buffalo News. “I go, ‘Dude, what’s wrong with you? What kind of role model are you for the kid?’”
After the game ended, McCain approached the area and made his way toward Wentland.
“I haven’t even said a word to him,” Wentland said. “He runs right up to me and spits in my face and then runs down the tunnel. I mean literally wound up, hocked and just spit right in my face while I’m standing there.”
Wipperman said no security members witnessed the incident. However, several fans saw McCain spit in Wentland’s face and provided statements to deputies.
A Dolphins spokesman told the Buffalo News that the team is looking into the incident.
McCain has one interception in five games this season and five in five seasons with Miami.