Greg Robinson gets ejected for kicking a dude in the face, a breakdown

Sep 12, 2019 539.3K views 2:20
NFL 2019

What Happened

In the closing minutes of the first half, the Cleveland Browns are trailing the Tennessee Titans. On a first down play, Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson, wearing number 78, is involved in a scuffle with a Titans player. Robinson suddenly lashes out, attempting to kick the Titans player in the head - first with his left foot, then landing a direct hit with his right foot, connecting squarely with the player's face. The officials immediately throw a flag, assessing Robinson with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Replay reviews confirm the egregious nature of the kick and Robinson is swiftly ejected from the game. As he heads to the sideline, Robinson acknowledges his wrongdoing, telling the coaching staff "I kicked him in the head, I kicked him in the head." The loss of Robinson, a key offensive lineman, proves costly for the Browns. On the ensuing drive, the team is backed up and ends up giving up a safety, failing to close the gap before halftime. Robinson's replacement, number 70, then goes down with an injury, forcing the Browns to scramble and slide other players into unfamiliar positions along the offensive line. This disruption ultimately contributes to the Browns' defeat later in the game. "It wasn't fun, I don't know why I did it," a remorseful Robinson says after the game. Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is visibly frustrated, acknowledging that Robinson's actions "didn't help" the team's efforts. The incident overshadows what had been a closely contested AFC matchup between the Browns and Titans.

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