TMZ reported that Jerry Rice was seen on video threatening a reporter during a heated argument.

A routine question about the Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver corps escalated into an unexpected showdown with NFL legend Rice during a practice round at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. according to The incident, which was caught on camera, happened when two Starrcade Media reporters were asking whether the Chiefs' 2024 wide receiver class was good enough to secure a Super Bowl win, according to TMZ.

Jerry Rice exploded in anger at two reporters on the golf course at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
When reporters asked if the Chiefs' receivers were good enough to win a Super Bowl, the 61-year-old Rice turned to one of them and said, “I don't think… pic.twitter.com/7BIBk2Yq5U

— Michael J. Babcock (@mikejbabcock) July 12, 2024

Rice, who played 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, was upset by the questions, which he perceived as an insult to his former team, and according to witness accounts and video footage, Rice initially walked away but then returned and confronted the reporters, delivering a stern warning. (Related article: NFL star suspended for violating league's steroid policy: Report)

“I'm going to kill you!” Rice said. video“If you want it, come and get it!”

After the altercation, the journalists involved clarified their intentions on their Facebook pages. As reported by TMZ, they explained that their questions were only about the current abilities of the Chiefs' receivers and that they had no intention of disparaging Rice or the 49ers. They regret the misunderstanding, extend a hand of reconciliation, and hope to discuss the matter further with Rice.

Reached for comment the next day, Rice reiterated his understanding that the question was a sarcastic reference to the Chiefs' recent Super Bowl win over the 49ers. “I'm going to defend the San Francisco 49ers,” he told TMZ. “That's my history.”