Panthers' Reid ejected for late helmet hit on Roethlisberger
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Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was ejected from Thursday's game after delivering a late hit to the helmet of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Several members of the Steelers' offensive line came to their quarterback's defense, leading to a brief scuffle between the two teams.
👋🏼 Eric Reid. That was a dirty hit.pic.twitter.com/kRz9Xyf4we
— Gridiron (@Gridiron) November 9, 2018
As Reid was sent from the field, the veteran defensive back made sure to apologize for his ill-timed hit.
Great moment of sportsmanship between Eric Reid and Big Ben. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/2ARcHKovzk
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) November 9, 2018