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Ex-49ers Player Slams Refs Over Greenlaw Head-Butt
Former 49ers player Ian Williams says Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected after head-butting incident with 49ers player Dre Greenlaw.
In brief
Former 49ers player Ian Williams says Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected after head-butting incident with 49ers player Dre Greenlaw. Former 49ers player Ian Williams claims Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected for head-butting 49ers player Dre Greenlaw without a helmet…
Head-Butting Incident
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones was headbutted by 49ers player Dre Greenlaw without a helmet.
“He stepped into Dre Greenlaw face taunting! Don’t step into someone’s face without a helmet!”
Former Player's Claim
Former 49ers player Ian Williams says Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected too.
“Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected as well!”
Ejection Context
The league’s new rule allows referees to eject players without a flag being thrown.
Greenlaw's Pattern
Greenlaw has eight unnecessary roughness penalties and three ejections this season.
Greenlaw's Past Issues
Greenlaw was suspended for threatening referee Brad Allen in 2025 and fined $11,941 for taunting.
Next Steps
The league will decide on a fine or suspension after reviewing the incident.
Here's the gist
Former 49ers player Ian Williams claims Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected for head-butting 49ers player Dre Greenlaw without a helmet.
