"I always knew he was a thug" - NFL fans slam Josh Allen for brawling with Bills teammate at camp

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made headlines for the wrong reasons on Saturday. The quarterback got into a physical altercation with teammate Jordan Phillips during practice.

Teammates getting into small skirmishes during practice is nothing out of the ordinary in the NFL. Players often indulge in trash talking with teammates during drills. Sometimes, they even get into shoving and shouting matches before heading back to their positions.

In this instance, neither Allen nor Phillips were willing to back down. They continued to wrestle each other, prompting the rest of the team to rally around the duo to de-escalate the situation. Bills players and coaches eventually managed to end the fight. Check out the video below:

A clip of the altercation went viral on social media. Fans did not approve of the quarterback's behavior. Some fans called Allen a "thug", while others criticized the quarterback for showcasing a lack of leadership by losing his composure and attacking a teammate.

Here are some of the responses:

Some fans claimed that the media would have lapped the situation up and pushed a narrative if Lamar Jackson had gotten into a fight with a teammate:

Some fans are convinced that the Bills will release Jordan Phillips. They believe the defensive tackle will be looking for a new team soon:

Josh Allen and the Bills will have their work cut out for them in bid to win the AFC East

Buffalo Bills Training Camp

The Buffalo Bills are the current favorites to win the AFC and reach the Super Bowl. The road to State Farm Stadium, however, won't be a walk in the park for Josh Allen and his team.

The Miami Dolphins added former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill to their roster. He has been vocal in his support of Tua Tagovailoa, calling him the most accurate quarterback in the NFL.

The New England Patriots haven't made any notable moves this offseason. The money they spent last season, however, could pay dividends. According to head coach Bill Belichick, quarterback Mac Jones has improved dramatically during the offseason. He led the team to the playoffs last season and is expected to have a huge season in 2022.

The New York Jets expect quarterback Zach Wilson to take a giant leap in 2022 and help them end their long playoff drought. The AFC East has a clear frontrunner in the Bills, but the other three teams won't roll over.

Josh Allen will have to play his best football for the Bills to live up to their billing.