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NFL·BREAKING·October 11, 2026 11:35 PM ET

Greenlaw headbutts bareheaded Jones IV in Seahawks-49ers scuffle

Ejection leaves 49ers defense short in Week 5

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Dre Greenlaw still had his helmet on during a sideline scuffle when he headbutted Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV, who was n Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Greenlaw kept his helmet on while Jones IV was without his during the sideline confrontation. Officials disqualified Greenlaw on the spot.

Why it matters: Losing a starting linebacker midgame forces a rotation change against a division opponent. Contact to a bareheaded player carries added discipline risk beyond the ejection.

What to watch: Further discipline and Greenlaw's status for next week remain to be decided.

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