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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Forced To Delete Awful Post Mocking Old Man Who Was Attacked By Bison [VIDEO]

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' post.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ post. (Images via X)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers social media team sparked controversy with a recent X post. The video opened with footage of a tourist getting gored and flipped by a bison in Yellowstone. It then transitioned into wide receiver Tez Johnson celebrating a touchdown with a flip.

The caption read “Flipping out because it’s almost football season.” The post aimed to build hype for the upcoming season but quickly drew criticism.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Post Draws Mixed Fan Reactions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) catches a pass against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Buccaneers fans and outsiders split sharply over the content. Some laughed at the dramatic flip comparison and called it lighthearted fun. Others labeled it as exploitation of a real injury for engagement. The tourist, Carl Isom-McDaniel, suffered multiple broken bones and required surgery after the attack. He had tried to protect his grandson from the aggressive bison.

Critics argued the team should not use someone’s trauma for promotional purposes. Social media users shared screenshots and clips of the deleted post. Many pointed out that the man’s serious injuries made the humor land poorly. Defenders insisted that people overreacted and that viral clips often get remixed this way. The Bucs eventually removed the video amid the growing backlash.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Address Season Hype Carefully

Sep 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view of Raymond James Stadium before the game between Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The NFL South franchise enters the 2026 season with high expectations around Baker Mayfield and the receiving corps. Tez Johnson has shown promise as a dynamic playmaker. The team wanted to capture that excitement in its social media push. The controversial post highlighted the risks of chasing viral moments.

The incident serves as a reminder for sports franchises to weigh content carefully. What seems clever in a content meeting can appear callous online. Fans remain passionate about the Bucs and their offline success. Many still support the team while questioning this specific decision. The organization has not issued a detailed public statement yet.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue preparing for the regular season. Minicamp and training camp will shift attention back to the field. Players and coaches focus on football rather than social media missteps. The deleted post will likely fade as game action returns. Still, it provided a brief reminder of how quickly online content can backfire.

Supporters hope the team learns from the episode and sticks to safer, more positive hype videos. The franchise has a dedicated fanbase that responds well to authentic energy. Future posts will probably avoid real-life injury clips. Football season excitement remains strong regardless of this momentary controversy.

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