Eagles' Gardner-Johnson Ejected; NFL May Act

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was ejected in the third quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders after receiving two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. The first penalty occurred in the first quarter after an altercation with Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown, who was not penalized despite punching Gardner-Johnson's helmet off. The second penalty followed a verbal exchange after a fumble recovery, leading to his automatic ejection. As he exited, Gardner-Johnson expressed his frustration by giving a double middle-finger gesture to the crowd. This incident may result in further disciplinary action from the NFL. Despite this, Gardner-Johnson continues to be defended by teammates, who suggest his ejection was unwarranted.