Who Was Ejected From Today’s NFL Game?
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We take a look at who was ejected from today’s NFL game and discuss why they were given the boot.
NFL Game
A total of four players were ejected from today’s NFL game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. Patriots’ linebacker Dont’a Hightower and defensive end Alan Branch were both ejected for fighting, while Jets’ wide receiver Robby Anderson and linebacker Dylan Donahue were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. This is the first time in NFL history that four players have been ejected from the same game.
Ejected from today’s game
Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso and Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson were both ejected from today’s game after a scuffle in the third quarter. Alonso was flagged for unnecessary roughness after he hit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the head while he was sliding. Robinson was ejected for throwing a punch at Dolphins center Mike Pouncey.
Who was ejected?
Two players were ejected from today’s NFL game. They are Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson.
Reason for Ejection
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was ejected from today’s game against the Buffalo Bills after a late hit on Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White.
Ejected for a hit on a defenseless player
In today’s NFL game, a player was ejected for a hit on a defenseless player. This is a flagrant act and is punishable by an automatic ejection from the game.
Ejected for a hit to the head
## player_name was ejected from today’s game for a hit to the head of an opponent. This is the second time this season that player_name has been ejected for a hit to the head, and he will now face a mandatory suspension from the NFL.
