Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young had an excuse ready for his reaction to Thursday's controversial safety.
Young sacked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold in the end zone during the Rams' 30-20 Week 8 victory, but it looked like he would be penalized for a face mask on the play. However, no infraction was called on the play.
In the moment, he put his hands on his helmet and appeared to acknowledge that he had committed the penalty. When this reaction was pointed out on social media, Young took to X to joke that he was simply covering his ears due to the loud noise in the stadium.