Former Super Bowl winner Derek Wolfe caused controversy by shooting down a buffalo with two arrows, before being photographed with the heart of his victim in his hand.
“A childhood dream has come true for me. » This is how Derek Wolfe described his feelings after shooting a buffalo while out hunting. The Baltimore Ravens defender, winner of the Super Bowl in 2014 with the Denver Broncos, shared his day via Instagram.
“It took two arrows to take down this 900-kilo beast. The first at 31 meters and the second, a perfect shot in the heart from 61 meters”, wrote the native of Ohio, who did not hesitate to have his picture taken alongside the dead beast, then with the heart of his victim in his hand.
Unsurprisingly, Derek Wolfe has suffered numerous criticisms and insults on social networks, in particular from animal advocates.
Note that this is not the first time that Derek Wolfe finds himself directly involved in a controversy. In 2017, during the protest movement against racism and police violence in the NFL, the Broncos player explained why he did not kneel during the American national anthem.
« Paying homage to the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom is the reason why I remain standing, he confided. But everyone these days likes to find a reason to protest and that’s their right. This is America and you are free to say what you think. I just think it’s disrespectful to those who sacrificed their lives and maybe it’s the wrong platform. But as I told everyone, this is America! The greatest country in the world and if you don’t think we are the greatest country in the world and you live here, then why do you stay? There are far worse places in the world where you can feel at home. Proud to be American. »
