According to his agent, Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates remains hospitalized for psychological testing following an odd altercation that started with an arrest over an unpaid $32 cab fare and ended with Bates reportedly punching an officer and needing to be tased to be subdued.
In an official statement shared with the Detroit media, Bates’ agent, Jeff Jankovich said that his family and others close to him are shocked and concerned over this behavior, which they see as uncharacteristic of Bates.
“I have spoken with members of Trevor’s family and others close to him, all of whom have expressed deep concern that his behavior this weekend is not at all consistent with the man and friend we know him to be,” Jankovich wrote in an official statement.