
Dre Greenlaw Ejected from Game by League Office Direction
Dre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, was ejected from a game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, with the decision coming from the league office rather than the on-field officials.
Mark Butterworth, the NFL's Vice President of Instant Replay, clarified that the ejection was communicated from the league's headquarters after Greenlaw head-butted a non-helmeted player on the sideline. This incident occurred despite a flag being thrown on the field.
The NFL has implemented a rule allowing the league office to eject players for certain actions, even without a flag. Following the incident, the league will review Greenlaw's actions on Monday to determine if further disciplinary measures, such as a suspension, will be imposed.