Bears DB Tyrique Stevenson apologizes for taunting Commanders fans before Hail Mary

Bears corner Tyrique Stevenson had a brutal day on Sunday. But part of it was his own doing. In the final seconds of the game, he was seen talking trash with Commanders fans, right before Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was about to launch a Hail Mary in the final seconds. Stevenson recovered just in time to get to the crowd of bodies, tipped the pass right back to Noah Brown, which ended up being the game-winner.

After the game it didn’t take long for Stevenson to pen an apology on his Twitter account.

To Chicago and teammates my apologies for lack of awareness and focus …. The game ain’t over until zeros hit the clock. Can’t take anything for granted. Notes taken, improvement will happen. #Beardown

— Tyrique Stevenson (@dreamchaserTy10) October 28, 2024

“To Chicago and teammates my apologies for lack of awareness and focus…The game ain’t over until zeros hit the clock. Can’t take anything for granted. Notes taken, improvement will happen,” Stevenson tweeted on Sunday evening.

Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin hauled in five catches for 125 yards. McLaurin and Stevenson were exchanging words for much of the game, but the Commanders wideout clearly won that battle in the end.

Jayden Daniels finished with over 370 all-purpose yards and a touchdown, while throwing no interceptions. He had eight carries for 52 rushing yards.

Tyrique Stevenson and his college stats

Stevenson finished the 2022 college season with 25 tackles, seven pass deflections and a career-high two interceptions. On his college career, which included two seasons at Georgia and two with Miami, the cornerback racked up 115 tackles, 21 pass deflections and three interceptions.

He came into college as a coveted prospect in the class of 2019 after starring at Miami Southridge (FL). Stevenson ranked as a four-star recruit at No. 36 overall and No. 3 among cornerbacks, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

On3’s James Fletcher III also contributed to this article.