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49ers defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw got into a verbal confrontation with a Sports Illustrated reporter during a live stream Tuesday night.
Reporter Grant Cohn was describing an encounter between him and Kinlaw during Tuesday’s practice when the 49ers’ 2020 first-round pick called in. Kinlaw said he took issue with the way Cohn covers the team and proceeded to verbally accost him.
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 3: Javon Kinlaw #99 of the San Francisco 49ers on the sidelines before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 28-21. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
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“Somebody’s gotta press you, and it’s gotta be me,” Kinlaw said, via the New York Post. “You like to come on here and try to bully people on the internet, but when I come up on you and try to press you in f—– person, you f—— shaking like a coward, voice lighter than my f—— baby.”
Cohn then asked, “Do you think I’m scared of you, Javon?”
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“I don’t give a f— if you are or not, all I know is when I walked up on you your f—— body temperature was as cold as ice,” Kinlaw said.
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 10: Javon Kinlaw #99 and Alex Mack #50 of the San Francisco 49ers on the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 17-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
According to the New York Post’s report, Kinlaw had an alleged run-in with Cohn at 49ers practice, in which Kinlaw knocked the hat off Cohn’s head.
Cohn has been critical of the 49ers’ selection of Kinlaw. After Kinlaw tore his ACL in October 2021, Cohn wrote, “Unless this knee surgery fixes his knee completely, he’ll go down as a medical bust.”
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) celebrates in the end zone after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Kinlaw has appeared in 18 games over the past two seasons, racking up 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
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