NFL Rules On Possible Suspension For Cam Jordan After Punching Chiefs O-Lineman

Cam Jordan hurt his team in the worst way and at the worst time possible when refs threw him out of the Saints-Chiefs game on Sunday for punching Kansas City offensive lineman Andrew Wylie in the helmet. The Saints defensive end also drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for the incident that happened as Jordan was engaged with Wylie while rushing Patrick Mahomes.

Cam Jordan gets called for unnecessary roughness here. Looked like he was trying to fight out of this block and his arm got up high.

They called it a punch and he’s ejected. I mean, wow. #Saints pic.twitter.com/HU4XyTuvt5

— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) December 21, 2020

Instead of third-and-nine on the next play, the Chiefs faced first-and-10 and Le’Veon Bell ran for a touchdown on the next play.

Despite the untimely ejection in the fourth quarter, the league has decided to rule against a suspension and might just opt for a fine.

No surprise, but #Saints DE Cam Jordan won’t be suspended for the “punch” that got him ejected from Sunday’s loss to the #Chiefs, I’m told. It’ll be reviewed for a possible fine.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 21, 2020

The Bell touchdown extended Kansas City’s lead to 29-15, and a Saints rally ultimately fell short in Kansas City’s 32-29 win.