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Jeremiah Trotter Jr. ejected from Eagles game

Well, things escalated for the Eagles in London. Even though the Eagles already have a thin roster, they’ll be without linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who was ejected in the first 13 seconds of the game. The Eagles kicked things off…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:57 PM
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. ejected from Eagles game
Key Things to Know
  • Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was ejected 13 seconds into the Eagles' Week 5 game against the Jaguars.
  • Jaguars player Bryan Thomas Jr. was also ejected following a midfield fight on the opening kickoff.
  • A 91-yard Jacksonville return touchdown was called back due to offsetting penalties requiring a re-kick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was ejected just 13 seconds into the team's Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The incident occurred during the opening kickoff when Trotter and Jaguars player Bryan Thomas Jr. engaged in a fight at midfield, resulting in both players being disqualified from the contest.

The altercation took place during a play where Jacksonville initially returned the kick for a 91-yard touchdown, which was negated by offsetting penalties. Despite losing Trotter, the Eagles defense regained linebacker Zack Baun, who returned to action after missing the previous week's game due to a concussion.

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