Pryor defends 'flinch and run' approach after ducking Swearinger's pretend punch

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Terrelle Pryor was the target of much derision this week after he was caught on film flinching badly when Washington Redskins defensive back D.J. Swearinger pretended to swing at him during a joint practice Tuesday.

IT GOT REAL@MontaeNicholson wins his one-on-one rep vs. Terrelle Pryor & @JungleBoi_Swagg had some things to say & do after!! #SkinsCamp | #HTTR https://t.co/Bmc7aMykhx pic.twitter.com/FkTKuFWqL8

- Mitch B. (@MitchBrownTV3) August 14, 2018

The New York Jets receiver, who has been mocked mercilessly since, issued a statement Wednesday night, defending his non-violent approach.

#headturn #FlinchNRunGang #SillyGuy #toughguy #GoJets!! (C) @BleacherReport @HoHighlights pic.twitter.com/5T2BobRdLj

- Terrelle Pryor SR (@TerrellePryor) August 16, 2018

It appears Pryor also sees the humor in the situation as he added the hashtag "FlinchNRunGang" to his post.

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