Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Bryan Thomas Jr. ejected following opening kickoff

The disqualifications occurred before the first snap.

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Jeremiah Trotter once got thrown out for fighting in pregame. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. just got tossed after the opening ki Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Philadelphia linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jacksonville rookie Bryan Thomas Jr. were ejected following a fight on the opening kickoff on Sunday. The midfield altercation resulted in disqualifications before either team ran an offensive play.

Why it matters: The ejections test the depth of a 2-5 Philadelphia squad and remove a defensive contributor for the 5-2 Jaguars. The incident echoes family history, as Jeremiah Trotter Sr. was once thrown out for fighting during pregame. The game is currently in progress.

By the numbers: Jacksonville entered the contest as. The Jaguars average 23.4 points per game this season and are seeking to extend a two-game winning streak, while the Eagles have allowed 24.4 points per game.

What to watch: The league office will review the opening-kickoff incident for potential fines.

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@MikeGarafolo 2026-10-11T13:38:18.519632+00:00

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