The NFL has taken a stronger stance against helmet-to-helmet hits this season, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Carlton Davis III learned that the hard way on Sunday.
During the first half of his team’s game against the New Orleans Saints, Davis was ejected for a vicious head shot on tight end Jared Cook.
#Bucs CB Carlton Davis was ejected for this helmet to helmet hit on Jared Cook.pic.twitter.com/0dvRtczC4Q
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2019
In addition to leading with his helmet, Davis appeared to leave his feet and launch himself while making the hit. That type of play is almost always going to result in a 15-yard penalty and an ejection now. Fortunately, Cook was not injured and later scored a touchdown on the drive.
The hit from Davis was not unlike the one we saw from Vontaze Burfict a week ago, and Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season. He’s a repeat, offender, however, so a fine is more likely for Davis.
