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Former NFL offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus has publicly apologized following his arrest over the weekend for allegedly urinating on another enger during a transatlantic flight. The incident occurred on a flight from Boston to Dublin, which was rerouted back to Boston's Logan International Airport due to the disturbance.
Cherilus, who played in the NFL for eight years, addressed the situation in a statement posted on social media platform X. He explained that an unexpected delay led to the situation getting out of hand.
"I want to clarify the reports circulating about the incident that took place on my flight to Ireland," Cherilus wrote. "Due to a roughly four-hour delay, our flight did not depart until after midnight. To help manage the unexpected overnight travel, I took a sleeping aid that I'm not accustomed to, which unfortunately resulted in behavior uncharacteristic of me. I sincerely apologize to the engers and crew involved."
Cherilus, a former first-round draft pick in 2008, spent his career playing as a right tackle for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He started in 116 regular-season games and made additional appearances in 16 other matches before retiring in 2016.
Delta confirmed that Cherilus did in fact urinate on a enger
Delta Airlines confirmed the details of the incident, noting that law enforcement met the plane upon its return to Boston. "Delta flight 154 from Boston to Dublin on August 17 returned to Boston Logan due to an unruly enger. Law enforcement was notified and responded accordingly," a Delta spokesperson told local media.
The spokesperson further emphasized the airline's firm stance on safety: "Delta has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful behavior and will work closely with authorities to ensure this matter is addressed. We regret the inconvenience caused to our engers."
As a result of the disturbance, engers on the affected flight were rebooked and completed their journey to Dublin the following day, arriving on Monday.
Cherilus's incident marks yet another challenge for airlines in managing enger conduct during flights, a growing concern as air travel resumes regular operations post-pandemic. The former athlete's swift apology indicates his desire to rectify the situation and move forward from the unfortunate event.