NFL notes: Redskins receiver Santana Moss ejected after arguing call with officials
Years of losing finally got the best of Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss.
Moss was ejected from Sunday’s game against the New York Giants for arguing a questionable call on the final play of the first half that cost the Redskins a touchdown and control of a game they eventually lost 24-13.
Moss seemed to nudge a member of Jeff Triplette’s crew after the referee ruled that Robert Griffin III lost possession of the ball diving into the corner of the end zone on a scramble from the 8-yard line.The play – like all scores – was reviewed and Triplette said Griffin fumbled out of the end zone during his dive and the play was a touchback. The Redskins screamed at the officials after the call.
“I let my emotions get the best of me, you know,” said Moss, now in his 14th NFL season. “I’ve been around this league for a long time, I know better. I know what I can and what I cannot do – when you’re in the situation that we’ve been in, week in and week out, every play.”
Wayne sets record
Reggie Wayne broke the Colts’ franchise record for games played.
The 36-year-old receiver played in his 209th career game when Indianapolis hosted Houston. That breaks a tie with former teammate Peyton Manning, who played in 208 before he was released in March 2012.
Around the league
Titans QB Jake Locker dislocated his left, non-throwing shoulder when he was hit by Jets defensive end Quinton Coples late in the first half. … Texans QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was carted off the field with an air cast covering his left leg early in the second quarter in Indianapolis. … Redskins QB Colt McCoy left after aggravating a neck injury on the opening series against the Giants. … Browns cornerback Joe Haden will undergo an MRI today after injuring his shoulder in a loss to Cincinnati. … Tampa Bay defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left the game against Carolina with a hyperextended knee late in the first quarter and did not return. … Ravens safety Terrence Brooks hurt his right knee on the game’s first play against Jacksonville and is likely lost for the season, coach John Harbaugh said. … Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga sustained a concussion in a loss at Buffalo. … Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady (thigh) and linebacker Brandon Marshall (foot) left the game against San Diego and didn’t return. Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen left with an ankle injury. … Falcons WR Julio Jones (hip), Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (ankle), Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams and Texans WR Andre Johnson were all inactive Sunday.