Philadelphia Eagles star C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to sear at Washington Commanders fans as he was led off the field on Sunday.
The safety was ejected from the blockbuster NFC East showdown after his second unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
Gardner-Johnson later posted on social media, ‘Respectfully got kicked out for nothing’ and said he plays with passion and fire.
Referee Shawn Smith said the second flag was for taunting an opponent but his taunts did not end there.
Footage taken from the stadium shows Gardner-Johnson being led back to the locker room by a member of Eagles staff.
As jeers rain down on him from Commanders fans in the stands, he can then be seen showing them the middle finger.
Eagles star C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to sear at Washington Commanders fans
It was a frustrating day for the Eagles as they were beaten 36-33 in big blow to their hopes of winning the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
Jayden Daniels threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Jamison Crowder with six seconds remaining to win it for the Commanders.
Philadelphia’s Jake Elliott hit a pair of late field goals to give the Eagles – who lost quarterback Jalen Hurts to a concussion in the first quarter – a 33-28 lead with 1:58 remaining.
Washington then went 57 yards in nine plays and added the two-point conversion, a run by Jeremy McNichols.
Daniels finished 24-of-39 passing for 258 yards, a career-high five touchdowns and two interceptions. He ran nine times for 81 yards.
Olamide Zaccheus had five catches for 70 yards and two scores as Washington won despite five turnovers.
Saquon Barkley had 29 carries for 150 yards and two scores for the Eagles, who had won 10 straight.
Kenny Pickett was 14-of-24 for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception in relief of Hurts, and A.J. Brown caught eight passes for 97 yards and a score.
