# 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.
- Title: Ex-49ers Player Slams Refs Over Greenlaw Head-Butt | Shortify
- Summary: Former 49ers player Ian Williams says Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected after head-butting incident with 49ers player Dre Greenlaw…
- Keywords: ernest jones, dre greenlaw, seahawks, 49ers, nfl, headbutt, ejection, sports, Ex-49ers, Player, Slams, Refs
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-seahawks-ernest-jones-shouldve-been-ejected-too-ex-49ers-player-slams-refs-over-dre-greenlaw-decision-after-head-butting-incident
- Author: Ishani Jayara
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:43:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ernest jones, dre greenlaw, seahawks, 49ers, nfl, headbutt, ejection, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Former 49ers player Ian Williams claims Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones should’ve been ejected for head-butting 49ers player Dre Greenlaw without a helmet.