Rams' Greg Gaines defends Bobby Wagner after tackling protester: 'I was scared for my life'

Legal experts weigh in on a lawsuit by a protester purportedly tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley and linebacker Bobby Wagner during the first half of an NFL football game on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Greg Gaines defended teammate Bobby Wagner for subduing a fan on the field during Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, saying Wagner "saved our lives."

Wagner and defensive end Takkarist McKinley tackled a protester on the field at Levi’s Stadium after the man appeared to run towards the Rams sideline with a device that emitted pink smoke. 

Bobby Wagner hits a protester during a game. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

On Wednesday, Santa Clara Police told Fox News Digital that the animal right’s activist, later identified as Alex Taylor, came in to file a police report for assault. A person close to the demonstrator also told Fox News digital that Taylor is considering his options, including legal action against the players involved and the NFL.

DEFENDANT HIGHLIGHTED IN RAMS-49ERS DEMONSTRATION SWIPES AT BOBBY WAGNER OVER PROTEST TACKLE

In response to a tweet about the report, Gaines defended Wagner, saying that no one could have known for sure what the protester had on him. 

"I was scared for my life, he could have had a bomb, Bobby Wagner saved our lives," Gaines said in a tweet. 

Defensive tackle Greg Gaines #91 of the Los Angeles Rams in action during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona.  (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

His comments echo that of Wagner following Wednesday’s practice. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"You just never know," Wagner said. "People run on the