49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected for head-butting Seahawks player
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected during the second quarter of their game against the Seattle Seahawks for head-butting linebacker Ernest Jones IV. The incident occurred after Greenlaw committed a late hit on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, igniting a confrontation on the sidelines. This ejection comes amid intense rivalry dynamics, as the 49ers and Seahawks vie for positioning in the NFC West. Greenlaw's absence leaves the 49ers without one of their starting linebackers for the remainder of the critical matchup.
- •Greenlaw was ejected after a headbutt on Jones.
- •The incident followed a late hit on Darnold.
- •This is Greenlaw's third career ejection.
- •49ers are without their second-leading tackler.
- •Game is ongoing as of now.
- 11:24 PMESPN — 49ers' Greenlaw ejected after head butting helmetless Jones in Seahawks clash
- 10:14 PMCBS NFL — 49ers' Dre Greenlaw ejected after head-butting Seahawks' Ernest Jones during confrontation
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected vs. Seahawks for head-butt of Ernest Jones IV during sideline scuffle
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Dre Greenlaw ejected for headbutting helmet-less 49ers player
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Why Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Seahawks-49ers after confrontation with helmet-less Ernest Jones
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected after head-butting a Seahawks player
"SEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected after head-butting Seattle's Ernest Jones IV after he delivered a late hit on the Seahawks sideline.The infraction came in the second quarter on Sunday when Sam Darnold scrambled and was hit late by Greenlaw after going out of bounds, leading to a personal foul.
"Dre Greenlaw started at linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Greenlaw did not finish the game as he earned a second quarter ejection when he headbutted a 49ers player on the sideline. Greenlaw…
"A late hit on Sam Darnold along the Seattle sideline sparked a confrontation that ended with the San Francisco linebacker head-butting a helmetless player
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External links- ESPNOct 11, 2026, 11:24 PM49ers' Greenlaw ejected after head butting helmetless Jones in Seahawks clash
Dre Greenlaw was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's divisional showdown with the Seahawks after a late hit and an ensuing head-butt.
- CBS NFLOct 11, 2026, 10:14 PM49ers' Dre Greenlaw ejected after head-butting Seahawks' Ernest Jones during confrontation
A late hit on Sam Darnold along the Seattle sideline sparked a confrontation that ended with the San Francisco linebacker head-butting a helmetless player
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 10:01 PM49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected vs. Seahawks for head-butt of Ernest Jones IV during sideline scuffle
Greenlaw took the bait from Ernest Jones IV, leading to his ejection from a critical NFC West clash.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 9:58 PMDre Greenlaw ejected for headbutting helmet-less 49ers player
Dre Greenlaw started at linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Greenlaw did not finish the game as he earned a second quarter ejection when he headbutted a 49ers player on the sideline. Greenlaw…
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 9:50 PMWhy Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Seahawks-49ers after confrontation with helmet-less Ernest Jones
The linebacker crossed the line with a few decisions.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 9:48 PM49ers LB Dre Greenlaw ejected after head-butting a Seahawks player
SEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected after head-butting Seattle's Ernest Jones IV after he delivered a late hit on the Seahawks sideline.The infraction came in the second quarter on Sunday when Sam Darnold scrambled and was hit late by Greenlaw after going out of bounds, leading to a personal foul.
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