Giants' Richburg says he let team down with ejection

New York Giants center Weston Richburg was contrite after becoming the first player to be ejected for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the team's 29-27 loss.

The new rule, implemented following the 2015 season, forced Richburg to be sent off after hitting Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman after the whistle.

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"I let my teammates down. I have to be a presence in there and be a leader and I let my team down," Richburg said during his postgame press conference.

"It is an emotional game. Big things happen, big plays and, like I said, I have to be that consistent presence in there and be a leader, and today I let my offensive line down and my team down," he added.