Bears kicker goes viral after trying to trip Packers receiver who decked Chicago coach on sideline

Matthew Golden crashed into a Bears coach on the NFC North sideline, and Cairo Santos' attempted trip in response quickly went viral after the rout.

Bears kicker goes viral after trying to trip Packers receiver who decked Chicago coach on sideline

TL;DR

  • Packers receiver Matthew Golden crashed into a Bears coach on the sideline during a punt return.
  • Bears kicker Cairo Santos attempted to trip Golden as he returned to the field.
  • The incident involving Golden and Santos went viral on social media, sparking debate.
  • No penalties were called on either player for their actions.
  • Golden acknowledged Santos' attempt to trip him but stated he had 'nothing to say to him'.
  • Golden had a career-high 123 receiving yards in the game.
  • Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin criticized Bears receiver Luther Burden III for comments made before the game.