NFL office ejects Dre Greenlaw during 49ers vs. Seahawks game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Dre Greenlaw of the San Francisco 49ers was ejected during a game against the Seattle Seahawks, with the decision coming from the NFL league office, not the on-field officials. Following the incident, which involved Greenlaw head-butting a non-helmeted player, NFL V.P. of instant replay Mark Butterworth stated that a message was sent from the league to inform the officials of the ejection. The NFL is set to review the incident on Monday to determine if further disciplinary action, such as a suspension, will be taken against Greenlaw.
- •Greenlaw was ejected for a non-football act during the ongoing game.
- •The decision was made by the league office, not the field officials.
- •The NFL will review the situation on Monday for potential suspension.
- •49ers were playing the Seahawks during this incident.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — League office directed the ejection of Dre Greenlaw
"Sunday's ejection of 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw came not at the behest of the officials on the field, but at the direction of the league office.
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