Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Jaguars’ Bryan Thomas Jr. ejected for fighting on opening kickoff
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Eagles’ Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Jaguars’ Bryan Thomas Jr. ejected for fighting on opening kickoff
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after a play during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns on September 13, 2026 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl, Image 2 shows Jeremiah Trotter Jr. #54 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on October 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. , Image 3 shows Football players in a tackle as a referee signals to stop play
Peter Botte·NY Post Sports
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The NFL trip to London lasted one play for one player on each team.
Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas and Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. earned ejections for an altercation on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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The two players fought and needed to be separated around midfield after Jacksonville returner Josh Cameron ran back the kickoff 90 yards for a would-be touchdown, but the score was negated by additional offsetting penalties on both sides.
The Eagles were called for an illegal formation, while the Jags were flagged for holding during the return by linebacker Branson Combs.
Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts after a play during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cleveland Browns on September 13, 2026 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Officials huddled for several minutes before it was determined that Trotter and Thomas would be disqualified.
Trotter was expected to start at linebacker after registering 15 tackles last week against the Rams.
The Eagles, who entered the contest with a 2-2 record on the year, already were without several key players, including running back Saquon Barkley and starting receivers DeVonta Smith and Hollywood Brown.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on October 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Getty Images
Britain Covey of the Philadelphia Eagles is challenged by Josh Cameron of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2026 NFL London Games match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026, in London, England. Getty Images
The Jaguars, 3-1 entering Sunday, were coming off back-to-back statement wins over the Bengals on the road and defending AFC Champion Patriots, whom they dominated 35-6 two weeks ago.
