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49ers Linebacker Dre Greenlaw Ejected After Sideline Altercation With Seahawks
WHY IT MATTERS
The league’s response will signal how aggressively it will enforce player conduct rules, affecting team rosters and player safety standards.
What happened
During Sunday’s 49ers‑Seahawks game at Lumen Field, San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw struck Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold as he was running out of bounds along the Seahawks sideline. The hit drew a personal‑foul flag and immediately drew a confrontation with Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones, who was not wearing a helmet.
Greenlaw head‑butted Jones, who was seen wiping a cut on his face with a towel. The incident prompted Greenlaw’s ejection and the NFL’s disciplinary office is reviewing the play for a possible fine or suspension.
Greenlaw has a history of post‑game altercations, including a 2025 suspension for taunting a referee and a 2023 ejection for a sideline fight with Philadelphia security.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold along Seahawks bench, then chaos and ejection follow with more to come from NFL
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 12, 2026, 1:15 AM
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