Back in 2019, one of the most unexpected rivalries in the NFL emerged. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate, both Tennessee natives, found themselves embroiled in a personal feud that quickly became public — not over football, but family.
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The tension stemmed from Ramsey’s relationship with Tate’s sister, Breanna. The two had dated and shared a child, with a second on the way, when their relationship abruptly ended. Reports surfaced that Ramsey left Breanna during her pregnancy, and shortly afterward, began seeing a dancer based in Las Vegas. The situation didn’t sit well with Tate, who made headlines at the time by stating, “He knows he’s going to have to see me.”
Sometimes when players talk trash to each other online or on the field, it can be all bark and no bite. When Ramsey’s Los Angeles Rams faced Tate’s New York Giants in 2020, there was plenty of bite. The tensions between the two players came to a head following the Rams’ 17-9 win over the Giants.
Recalling the brawl on the Bussin’ with the Boys YouTube show, Tate said Ramsey swung at him, and he ducked and went for Ramsey’s legs to take him down. Before Tate could take Ramsey down, however, he said everyone had piled up around them, with players from both teams defending their players.
Ramsey and Tate were not made available to the media after the scuffle. As a result, Ramsey was fined for the scuffle while Tate was not (per Tate).
“He [Ramsey] was out there ready to go, and I was with the smoke too,” Tate recalled. “He ended up getting fined, I didn’t, but man, that was a heated battle.”
But are they still beefing? Tate doesn’t think so.
Upon being asked whether the bad blood still exists, Tate said that both men have made a conscious effort to de-escalate things, for the sake of their families.
“We haven’ talked, but I think we both kind of have agreed to not be knuckleheads for the betterment of his daughters and my nieces,” said Tate. “That’s kind of where we stand.”
Tate mentioned they’ve only had one brief encounter since the incident, which he described as cordial. He also admitted that a proper conversation between the two may still be needed. “I probably should talk to him now,” he concluded.
