Nick Bosa’s controversial sack dance after taking down Baker Mayfield last Sunday raised more than a few eyebrows, especially after his previous MAGA hat incident. However, the 49ers defensive star is finally speaking out, offering new insight into his actions.

Bosa, who has become a polarizing figure due to his outspoken support for Donald Trump, revealed that the infamous sack dance wasn’t entirely his idea. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Bosa shared that his teammates were the ones who encouraged him to pull off the move.

“I wasn’t even going to do it, but the boys reminded me. And it was fun,” Bosa said.

His head coach, Kyle Shanahan, backed him up, offering a lighthearted take on the celebration. “If you watch them, Leonard Floyd, when Bosa got the sack, Leonard Floyd started doing it, and then Trump did it, I mean, sorry, Bosa did it,” Shanahan laughed. “And then Sam O did it and then Fred came in at the end and did it. Leonard egged them all on, and then they followed, and it was pretty cool to see.”

Bosa’s Trump support hasn’t been without controversy. Just weeks before the sack dance, he was fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat during a postgame interview following the 49ers‘ win over the Dallas Cowboys. His actions sparked backlash, with many fans and critics calling it disrespectful. However, Bosa stands by his beliefs, and his teammates appear to have his back, even encouraging him to keep the celebration alive.

It seems Bosa’s actions haven’t gone unnoticed by the former president himself. Donald Trump gave the defensive end a shoutout on social media, declaring, “NICK BOSA IS A GREAT PLAYER!” The endorsement from Trump only fueled further discussion about Bosa’s political views and their intersection with his football career.

While the sack dance may have earned some criticism, it also solidified Bosa’s place as one of the most talked-about players in the NFL. Whether fans agree with his politics or not, there’s no denying that the 49ers‘ star continues to dominate on the field and now, off it as well. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if Bosa’s actions continue to stir controversy or if the focus shifts back to his undeniable talent as one of the best defenders in the league.