Emotions boiled over in a recent NFL matchup, leading to a serious allegation that has rocked the league. Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has accused Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke of threatening to kill him during the Jaguars' 25-3 victory on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
The Heated On-Field Confrontation
The incident stemmed from a series of intense special teams plays. According to Chestnut, the conflict began after he delivered a significant block on Cooke during a 47-yard punt return by the Jaguars' Chimere Dike. The hit was forceful enough that Cooke was evaluated for a concussion on the sideline, though he was cleared to return to the game.
Tensions escalated further following the Jaguars' next possession. After Chestnut stood over a downed Jacksonville player, Cooke sprinted across the field to confront him, leading to a scuffle where the 5-foot-11, 228-pound Chestnut grabbed the jersey of the 6-foot-5, 230-pound punter as other players joined the fray.
"He Said He Was Going to Kill Me"
In post-game comments to ESPN, Julius Chestnut detailed the alleged verbal threat. "I don't know why the punter did that," Chestnut stated. "I was just trying to play hard and he came up to me and said he was going to kill me. So, I don't know what made him do that."
Chestnut expressed bewilderment at the punter's actions, suggesting the intensity of play may have been a factor. "I think it was just us playing hard... I think he just wanted something to say, honestly," he added, noting he had never experienced anything similar on the field.
Penalties and Post-Game Reactions
The league's officials took immediate action on the field. Logan Cooke was penalized for unnecessary roughness for his role in the confrontation. The situation also led to the ejection of Titans safety Mike Brown for his actions during the same skirmish.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen addressed the incident after the game, offering a nuanced perspective. He praised the competitiveness of his special teams unit while acknowledging Cooke's need for better composure. "They had an edge, for sure. I'd like Logan to be a little smarter there," Coen said, citing built-up frustrations over how the Titans were rushing Jacksonville's long snapper.
"Proud of those guys for competing but we got to continue to be smarter," the coach concluded, balancing support for his player's fire with a warning about controlling emotions. The NFL is likely to review the incident, which could potentially lead to further disciplinary action beyond the in-game penalty.
