Eagles, Jaguars Players Ejected After Wild Fight During NFL London Kickoff
Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were disqualified after a fight during kickoff.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars faced off in a wild NFL International Series game in London that started with intense tempers. The Jaguars seemingly returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown, but the play was called back due to multiple flags. The chaos led to confusion among the NFL Network's broadcast team, who were covering the kickoff return when the altercation occurred.
Two players at the center of the fight, Eagles' defensive linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jaguars' defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr., were ejected from the game. A replay showed Trotter Jr. and Thomas Jr. engaged in a fight at midfield, with Trotter Jr. possibly kicking Thomas Jr. during the brawl. Trotter Jr.'s ejection was particularly significant, as he was a starter for the Eagles' defense, and the team had already lost several key players due to injuries.
The Jaguars, on the other hand, have been performing well, with a 3-1 start to their season. The incident at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium also raises the possibility of further punishment for both players.
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