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Commanders rookie CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit in 1st quarter vs Seattle

Commanders Seahawks Football Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) in the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

SEATTLE — Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was ejected Sunday for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Seattle wide receiver Tyler Lockett in the first quarter.

Forbes hit Lockett as he attempted to catch a throw from Geno Smith on a crossing route. Lockett was down on the field momentarily and quickly attended to by a trainer. Lockett walked off the field for further examination and was cleared to return to the game.

Referee Alex Kemp initially announced just a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty against Forbes, then added that the cornerback had been disqualified.

Defensive Plays

“The defense had some ups and downs. Yes, there were a few more missed tackles but Devon Witherspoon had three early pass breakups, and the newest Seahawk, Leonard Williams, sacked Sam Howell in the second quarter,” said KIRO 7 Sports Anchor Chris Francis.

“Boye Mafe got a sack for the seventh straight game, which forced a Commanders field goal in the third quarter.

“Spoon and Riq Woolen combined to force a Sam Howell fumble also in the third. Bobby Wagner was everywhere but the miscues in the fourth quarter are what they need to fix,” said Francis.


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