Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was ejected from Thursday night’s 52-21 loss at Pittsburgh, after his shoulder pad appeared to hit Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s helmet as the latter slid down after a carry.
Reid flew over the top of Roethlisberger as the contact occurred, immediately drawing a flag and, ultimately, the ejection.
Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said he didn’t think Reid should have been expelled from the game, a call that will almost certainly draw a fine from the league.
“I don’t think that was warranted, I really don’t,” said Rivera on Thursday night after the game.