- Star wide receiver AJ Green and opposing cornerback Jalen Ramsey were ejected during Cincinnati Bengals defeat at Jacksonville Jaguars
- The pair were involved in a fight that saw Green throw punches at Ramsey
- Green is likely to see a ban to further dent the Bengals frustrating season
The battle between AJ Green and Jalen Ramsey was billed as a match-up to watch before the Cincinnati Bengals travelled to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
That proved the case, with the hotheaded pair ejected before half-time after Bengals receiver Green reacted violently to a seemingly innocuous push from cornerback Ramsey.
A furious Green wrestled Ramsey to the floor, grabbing him around the neck from behind in a move befitting a wrestling ring.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver AJ Green was ejected from the game for fighting
The Bengals star scrapped with Jacksonville Jaguars corner Jalen Ramsey during the first half
But he wasn’t finished there. Several haymakers later and chaos reigned at EverBank Field.
Players from both teams waded in, pushing Green and shielding a floored Ramsey as the melee escalated to great effect.
The Bengals (3-5) eventually lost 7-23 in Jacksonville and while it has been a frustrating season for Green and Co, his actions on the field will surely lead to a further ban.
Players from both teams waded in, pushing Green and shielding a Ramsey during the melee
It was out of character for Green, who is known as one of the NFL’s good guys and a leader on the Bengals’ offense, albeit a frustrated unit so far this season.
Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers was quick to leap to the defence of his AFC North compatriot, saying: ‘that’s not like AJ !!!Not like AJ like he got great attitude something must be going on!’ on Twitter.
Green was alleged to have said: ‘I want him. Give me one more shot,’ repeatedly after the incident.