VIDEO: Derwin James Ejected As He Cracks Colts Player’s Helmet With a Huge Hit Months After WWE Body Slam on Travis Kelce
After safety Derwin James was removed from the contest, the Los Angeles Chargers chances of winning took a hit. At that moment, the Chargers were up 7-0, but his foul resulted in a 15-yard penalty and an automatic first down. The Colts’ lead was reduced to 7-3 at the end of the drive. In the second quarter of Monday Night Football’s game, James led with the crown of his helmet on the hit, which resulted in an expulsion by the officials.
As Derwin James swooped in and delivered the devastating blow, Dulin’s spirit almost left his body. NFL fans argued about whether James’ hit was dirty or the call was lenient.
Derwin James cracking Colts’ player’s helmet
Wide receiver Ashton Dulin was the victim of an appalling helmet-to-helmet contact, which caused this. The impact’s severity reverberated throughout the stadium. On instant review, it was determined that there were no mitigating circumstances, and a flag was thrown.
The hit that got Chargers’ S Derwin James ejected: pic.twitter.com/uBZFD88sjg
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2022
Dulin appeared rattled up throughout the play. He entered the blue medical tent, then the locker room, before leaving the game early. Due to his concussion, Dulin was declared out. Following a 7-yard grab, wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.’s helmet fell off, drawing a face mask penalty for James two plays earlier.
Derwin James played in his first game following a two-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. Derwin James already had an influence on the game in the first quarter when he intercepted Colts quarterback Nick Foles’ floating throw.
The fact that Derwin James was almost immediately sent off early in the game added to how perplexing the incident was. When he tore off opponent Michael Pittman Jr.’s helmet, he received a facemask penalty.
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