# League office ejection of Dre Greenlaw

> NFL league office directed ejection of 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for sideline headbutt.
- Title: League office ejection of Dre Greenlaw · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: NFL league office directed ejection of 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for sideline headbutt. NFL league office ejected 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw after…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T02:25:50.832+00:00
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## League office ejection
NFL league office directed ejection of 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for sideline headbutt.
## Ejection process
NFL VP of instant replay Mark Butterworth explained ejection came via message from 345 park avenue.
## Headbutt incident
Greenlaw headbutted non-helmeted player on sideline during 49ers vs seahawks game.
## Ejection decision
NFL executive Troy Vincent authorized ejection after field officials confirmed headbutt incident.
## Suspension review
NFL will review Greenlaw's suspension status after Sunday's game and make decision by monday.
## Key takeaway

NFL league office ejected 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw after sideline headbutt incident during Sunday's game against Seahawks.