Everyone calling for ex-Vols standout Derek Barnett to be ejected after scary cheap shot
By SDS Staff
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Former Tennessee Volunteers standout Derek Barnett was flagged Thursday night for a vicious hit on Packers running back Jamaal Williams.
On the Packers first offensive series, quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed a pass to Williams out of the backfield, and he was stood up by an Eagles defender. Forward progress was stopped. Then, Barnett came in late with a running head start and hit Williams helmet-to-helmet and knocked him out cold. Barnett was flagged for unnecessary roughness, and Williams laid motionless on the field as players called for trainers.
Sadly, Williams was carted off the field on a stretcher following the hit. It’s worth noting that Barnett came over and spoke to Williams as he was being carted off, and Williams did raise his thumb.
Replay of Derek Barnett’s hit on Jamaal Williams… Brutal! pic.twitter.com/EvF86RGJJR
— #BusinessAintBoomin (@ftbeard_17) September 27, 2019
Furthermore, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Williams is being transported to a local hospital.
Packers’ RB Jamaal Williams is being transported to a local hospital after being stretchered off the field, per @ESPNMichele. ?
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 27, 2019
Following the hit, social media was calling for Barnett’s ejection.
That’s a ridiculously dirty hit….how is he not tossed???
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) September 27, 2019
NFL owners have given head of officiating Al Riveron authority to eject players remotely for extreme personal fouls. Riveron needs to explain why he didn't eject Derek Barnett.
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) September 27, 2019
Terrible hit from Derek Barnett. No excuse for that kind of dirty hit that gets someone hurt. #TNF
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 27, 2019
They should let Derek Barnett play again when Jamaal Williams can.
— JR Radcliffe (@JRRadcliffe) September 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/abdulamemon/status/1177381059438268416
Derek Barnett should be ejected. Running start to helmet to helmet? Cmon
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) September 27, 2019
Here comes the stretcher for Jamaal Williams. Cheap shot by Derek Barnett. He'll be looking at a fine. #Eagles
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) September 27, 2019
I really don't understand why Derek Barnett wasn't ejected. I'm sure he'll get a fine in the mail.
— DCBlueStar (@DCBlueStar) September 27, 2019
How did Derek Barnett not get ejected for that late hit to the head ?
— Grant Liffmann (@GrantLiffmann) September 27, 2019
The Eagles drafted Barnett in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In three career seasons, Barnett has made 35 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He’d most likely take that one back if he had the opportunity.
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