Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen put on a phenomenal display Sunday against the New York Jets, but it was his actions on the sideline that has everybody talking on Monday morning.
Shortly after his incredible 70-yard touchdown, Cohen, a fourth-round 2017 NFL draft pick, went to celebrate with a group of Illinois state police officers standing on the sidelines.
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen celebrates with a group of officers after running in a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in #Chicago. pic.twitter.com/AgALmteKw3
— armando l sanchez (@mandophotos) October 28, 2018
Cohen’s got plenty of reason to celebrate. NFL Next Gen Stats estimates Cohen reached a maximum speed of 21.42 miles per hour during his 70-yard run, which makes it the fastest play by a running back so far this season. (RELATED: NFL Coach Comes To Earth-Shattering Realization. Bears Fans Will Laugh Themselves Silly)
As it stands now, the Bears are first in the NFC North. They’re making it look easy.