The Post-Standard · Aug 10, 2018
Shamarko Thomas is 1st NFL ejection under new helmet rule (video)
A former Syracuse football safety became the first player to be ejected from an NFL game under a new league rule designed to remove dangerous hits initiated with the helmet. (Syracuse, N.Y. -- A former Syracuse football safety became the first player to be ejected from an NFL game under a new league rule designed to remove dangerous hits initiated with the helmet.
Shamarko Thomas, who played at SU from 2009-12 and is attempting to latch on with the Indianapolis Colts this season, was ejected from the team's first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter.