Quarterback Derek Carr set aside his usual diplomacy Wednesday to give an impassioned defense of suspended linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
Carr, coach Jon Gruden and linebacker Tahir Whitehead were all asked at a London press conference about the NFL’s decision to essentially kick Burfict out of the league for the rest of the season after a helmet-to-helmet hit against Indianapolis tight end Jack Doyle.
Gruden was short and to the point.
“I’m not really going to say anything. I’ve talked to (Jon) Runyan and the league office,” Gruden said.