Kyle Shanahan sounds off on NFL’s decision to crackdown on Dre Greenlaw after ejection

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Thomas L. Murray

Quick Summary

Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment over the NFL’s decision to suspend San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for at least one game after Greenlaw used his helmet to headbutt Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV on the sideline during a recent game. The incident occurred following a late hit by Greenlaw on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, and Shanahan is supporting Greenlaw’s appeal scheduled for Tuesday. Despite losing Greenlaw, the 49ers won their game against Seattle with a score of 32-29, but now face potential challenges as they prepare to host the Washington Commanders in an upcoming Monday Night Football match.
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Story summary

Dre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, was ejected from his team's game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to a headbutt incident. The ejection occurred after Greenlaw initiated a scuffle following a late hit on Sam Darnold near the Seattle sideline, resulting in him facing disciplinary action. On Monday, the NFL suspended Greenlaw for one game, pending an appeal scheduled for Tuesday, citing his unsportsmanlike conduct towards Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet at the time.

The incident happened during the second quarter when Greenlaw pursued Darnold into bounds and delivered a late hit. After being flagged for a personal foul, he engaged in a confrontation with Seahawks players on the sideline, culminating in him headbutting Jones. Despite losing their key player, the 49ers still managed to win the game 32-29 against Seattle.

Coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment over the suspension but acknowledged it was out of his hands. Greenlaw's suspension comes with a fine of $11,941 and will prevent him from playing in next Monday’s game against the Washington Football Team, adding to San Francisco’s lineup challenges as they prepare for their upcoming matchups.

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Toronto Star · 0.89 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 17 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe the same specific incident involving Dre Greenlaw's suspension by the NFL for headbutting Ernest Jones IV, and include quotes from Kyle Shanahan expressing disappointment.”
New York Post · 0.86 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 12 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A describes Dre Greenlaw's ejection during the game for a headbutt, while Article B covers Kyle Shanahan's reaction to Greenlaw's suspension following that incident.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 19% hedged 4 of 21 📰 publisher trust 70
“Article A describes the incident where Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold during a game, while Article B discusses Kyle Shanahan's reaction to Greenlaw's potential suspension for an alleged headbutt on Ernest Jones IV. These are different specific incidents involving Greenlaw.”
New York Post
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 2% hedged 1 of 40 📰 publisher trust 67
“The articles describe different incidents involving NFL players and rules, not the same specific occurrence.”

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Thomas L. Murray
97 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 On Monday morning, the 49ers found out they will be without Greenlaw for at least one game, after he used his helmet to headbutt Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV while he wasn’t wearing one on the sideline. “I was disappointed they decided to do that.
🔮 While the member of the organization acknowledged they are a “dinosaur,” it might’ve gone completely over Roberts’ head as he continued to speak to his team.
🔮 It’s also not the first time Peavy has combined baseball and music at the same time, as he was spotted playing an electric guitar during a live broadcast between the Mariners and Padres last May.
🔮 Before the Braves season ended with a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Reggie Chatman Jr. posted a video on X of fans at Truist Park pouring down boos on Acuña Jr. after he squashed what would be the Braves’ final chance to save their season.
🔮 As the Dodgers are set to advance to the NLCS for the third year in a row from a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, Andy Pages did something that the Dodgers haven’t done in a long time.
🔮 In the early sweltering heat of July, Carlsson received and accepted a $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers that would eventually be offered to him by the Anaheim Ducks.
🔮 While Edwin Diaz’s debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t get off to the start that both sides would have liked, getting the save on Tuesday night had to have felt good.
🔮 McVay is only 40 years old but might be one of the most experienced coaches in the NFL, as he’s in the middle of his 10th season coaching in the NFL.
🔮 Sometimes, the simplest of plays don’t work out the way players would like to have hoped.
🔮 For Smith, his arrival to the 49ers comes during a revenge week as they’re set to play the Seahawks for the first time since they endured a 41-6 loss in the divisional round of the playoffs last season.
Also by Thomas L. Murray
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49ers NFL Seahawks Seattle The San Francisco 49ers

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Greenlaw PERSON · 12× 49ers ORG · 3× Seahawks ORG · 3× Jones IV PERSON · 2× Seattle ORG · 2× Shanahan PERSON · 2× Dre Greenlaw PERSON · 1× Kyle Shanahan PERSON · 1× NFL ORG · 1× The San Francisco 49ers ORG · 1×

Narrative

On Monday morning, the 49ers found out they will be without Greenlaw for at least one game, after he used his helmet to headbutt Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV while he wasn’t wearing one on the sideline. “I was disappointed they decided to do that.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12
🔮 On Monday morning, the 49ers found out they will be without Greenlaw for at least one game, after he used his helmet to headbutt Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV while he wasn’t wearing one on the sideline. “I was disappointed they decided to do that.

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On Monday morning, the 49ers found out they will be without Greenlaw for at least one game, after he used his helmet to headbutt Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV while he wasn’t wearing one on the sideline. “I was disappointed they decided to do that. asserted
they → find → that
I just found out a little bit ago. asserted
I → find → ?
Just disappointed, but you’ve got to deal with it,” Shanahan told Evan Webeck of The Post. asserted
Shanahan → get → Post
The interaction between the defensive stars came after Greenlaw chased Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold out of bounds toward the Seattle sideline in the second quarter. asserted
Greenlaw → come → quarter
Greenlaw delivered a late hit on Darnold and was immediately ejected and was confronted by the Seahawks bench. asserted
Greenlaw → deliver → bench
Jones IV approached Greenlaw, and the two began exchanging words back and forth until Greenlaw leaned and delivered the hit with his helmet. asserted
Greenlaw → approach → helmet
Jones IV immediately said something back to Greenlaw and pushed him. asserted
IV → say → him
San Francisco managed to pull off a 32-29 win over Seattle despite losing their starting linebacker. asserted
Francisco → manage → linebacker
The potential loss of Greenlaw comes before the 49ers host the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football Greenlaw will be eligible to appeal the suspension on Tuesday and has the full support of his coach to do so. asserted
Greenlaw → come → coach
“I was told there’s an appeal process tomorrow. asserted
I → tell → ?
I was also told a couple hours ago that he was suspended,” Shanahan said to Webeck. asserted
Shanahan → tell → Webeck
“I’m assuming he is. asserted
he → assume → ?
Hopefully the appeal process can go better tomorrow and we can get that rescinded, but we’ll see how that goes. asserted
that → go → ?
Sunday’s festivities aren’t the only time this season Greenlaw has had an interaction with an opposing sideline. asserted
Greenlaw → have → sideline
During Week 4’s 24-14 win against the Denver Broncos, Greenlaw and his former head coach Sean Payton got into a verbal exchange that resulted in him being fined $11,941. asserted
him → get → 11,941
Greenlaw spent only one season with Denver and is back with the team he spent the first six years of his career with. asserted
he → spend → career
This season, Greenlaw has made an impact on the 49ers’ defense by logging 37 tackles and one forced fumble. asserted
Greenlaw → make → tackles
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