At Lumen Field on a Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers faced the Seattle Seahawks. In the second quarter, linebacker Dre Greenlaw pursued Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold as he ran out of bounds. The contact drew a personal‑foul penalty. As Greenlaw moved toward the bench area, he was met by Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones. Still wearing his helmet, Greenlaw lowered his head and struck Jones, an action that appeared to cut Jones. Officials immediately ejected Greenlaw from the game.
The NFL announced it would review the incident. Depending on the outcome, Greenlaw could receive a fine, a warning, or a suspension. The league noted his history of on‑field emotional outbursts, referencing a prior suspension for chasing a referee.
Sunday’s ejection marked Greenlaw’s third career removal from a game. He had previously been ejected in January 2022 for a helmet‑to‑helmet hit on Justin Herbert and again in January 2023 for sideline contact with an Eagles staffer.
In the week before the Seahawks game, following a victory over the Broncos, he recorded 12 tackles.
When Greenlaw is on the field, the 49ers hold a 48-20 win‑loss record.
Across 77 career games, Greenlaw has accumulated eight unnecessary roughness penalties and four facemask penalties. In the week before the Seahawks game, following a victory over the Broncos, he recorded 12 tackles. After that win, he approached coach Sean Payton and said Payton had disrespected him during his time in Denver.
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On 2026‑10‑11, the sequence unfolded: Greenlaw hit Sam Darnold on the sideline during the second quarter, then headbutted Ernest Jones in the same altercation, leading to his ejection. Officials removed him from the contest, and the NFL office began its review for possible suspension.
The San Francisco 49ers are described as neutral in their stance on the incident. Sean Payton is characterized as critical of Greenlaw’s conduct. Greenlaw himself appears both critical and neutral in different framings, while the Seattle Seahawks are noted as neutral.
After the confrontation, Greenlaw declared, "I told him to get the f- off the field. That's it: 'Get the f- off the field.'"
The NFL will review the incident and may issue a fine, warning, or suspension. The 49ers have a 48-20 record when Greenlaw plays.