In a surprising twist, former NFL star Terrell Davis recently found himself at the center of a controversy during a United Airlines flight. Known for his remarkable career as a running back for the Denver Broncos, Davis was traveling to California with his family when an innocent gesture turned into a distressing incident.

On July 13, while on the plane, Davis’s son asked a flight attendant for some ice but didn’t receive a response. Trying to resolve the situation, Davis lightly tapped the attendant on the arm. Unfortunately, this gesture was misconstrued as aggressive, leading the flight attendant to respond with, “Don’t touch me!” before walking away.

What happened next was unexpected. After landing, FBI agents boarded the flight and took Davis into custody. However, after a brief investigation confirmed he hadn’t done anything wrong, he was released. Confused by the entire episode, Davis took to Instagram Live to share his disbelief over what had transpired.

But the drama didn’t stop there. Just two weeks later, he received an email from United Airlines informing him that he had been placed on a no-fly list. In response, Davis shared a screenshot of the email on social media, sparking significant outrage and discussion.

United Airlines quickly reacted to the backlash, clarifying on social media that the no-fly designation was only temporary, lasting less than a day. Their internal investigation revealed that the flight attendant felt threatened by the tap, which led to the unnecessary involvement of law enforcement.

Since then, United Airlines has publicly apologized to Davis and terminated the flight attendant responsible for the mistaken allegations. At 51, Davis is not only a two-time Super Bowl champion but also a Hall of Famer. This incident has prompted wider conversations about how easily misunderstandings can escalate in high-stress situations.