Dre Greenlaw Gets Ejected After Headbutting Ernest Jones

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected during the team's game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 11, 2026, after he headbutted Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the sideline following a physical play involving quarterback Sam Darnold.

According to NBC Sports, the 49ers were leading 14-10 when Greenlaw was removed with 6:04 remaining. The incident produced a 15-yard penalty that moved Seattle to the San Francisco 32-yard line.

Greenlaw forced Darnold out of bounds after a 5-yard scramble, sending him toward the Seahawks sideline, according to NBC Sports. After Jones spoke to Greenlaw, the confrontation escalated and resulted in the headbutt.

Greenlaw's latest ejection could lead to additional NFL discipline after a league review. Heavy reported that possible penalties include fines or a suspension depending on how the league classifies the violation.

Fox Sports commentator Kevin Burkhardt described the incident during the broadcast.

"crazy" said Kevin Burkhardt, Fox Sports commentator.

The broadcast reaction came after video of the sideline confrontation showed Greenlaw making contact with Jones, who was reported to have wiped his face with a towel afterward.

"crazy" said Kevin Burkhardt, Fox Sports commentator.

NFL rules allow the league to issue discipline beyond in-game penalties and ejections. Heavy reported that the 2026 fine schedule lists separate penalties for conduct categories including fighting, striking an opponent and unsportsmanlike conduct.

Greenlaw entered the Seahawks game with recent disciplinary history. NBC Sports reported that he was fined $11,941 the previous week for taunting the Denver Broncos sideline.

The linebacker has also been ejected in earlier games. NBC Sports reported he was removed from a 2023 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles after a sideline confrontation involving Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro.

Heavy reported that Greenlaw was previously fined after incidents against the Los Angeles Chargers and Eagles, including a helmet-to-helmet hit on Justin Herbert and a penalty involving DeVonta Smith.

The 49ers will await the NFL's disciplinary decision, which will determine whether Greenlaw receives further punishment beyond his removal from the Seahawks game.