Falcons safety Damontae Kazee ejected against Panthers
Falcons safety Damontae Kazee was ejected from Sunday’s game for unnecessary roughness after an illegal hit on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. The hit came as Newton was sliding after a rushing gain.
Shoving and pushing ensued after the hit.
Newton briefly left for the sidelines in the Panthers’ medical tent but returned to the game without missing a play.
No excuse for Damontae Kazee putting this late hit on a sliding Cam Newton. It’s reckless. Easy ejection for the officials. pic.twitter.com/ijBD3DiOsf
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) September 16, 2018
During the Falcons’ preseason game against the Jacksonville, Kazee hit Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee, ending his season after suffering an ACL tear from the hit.
Marqise Lee was injured after catching a 20-yard pass & getting hit low by safety Damontae Kazee, who was flagged 15 yards for lowering his helmet to initiate contact.
— Next Man Up (@spottingboard) August 26, 2018
Doug Marrone told reporters. "I'm not going to sit there and say it didn't look bad. It looked bad." #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/w0PESdsmOA
The NFL did not fine Kazee for the hit.
The NFL did not fine #Falcons S Damontae Kazee for the hit that ended #Jaguars WR Marqise Lee's season with a knee injury. Kazee said afterward he didn't intend to hurt anyone.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2018
