The Eagles lost a starting defensive player in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders because of unsportsmanlike penalties.
Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson walks off the field after being ejected after Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Washington Commanders.were supposed to be the more disciplined team on the field Sunday against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The Eagles were trying to lock up the NFC East title, and a win would have made it happen.
Gardner-Johnson’s first unsportsmanlike conduct flag came late in the first quarter after Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown struck him in the face as the two jawed back and forth. Gardner-Johnson responded by removing his helmet and saying something to Brown, which drew the penalty. His second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty came in the third quarter after the Eagles recovered a fumble by Brown.
As Gardner-Johnson left the field, he flipped his middle fingers to the crowd. He was not available for postgame interviews.With Gardner-Johnson being ejected, the Eagles inserted Tristan McCollum into the game. McCollum was one of the closest defenders to Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus on his 4-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, which cut the Eagles’ lead to six points and reignited a spark in the Commanders.
Sirianni does have to deal with the aftermath of yet another game with preventable penalties that are now in the spotlight instead, saying the team will try to address it again, hoping the message sticks this time.
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