What would a late December rivalry match be without a fight?
Tensions escalated late in the fourth quarter of the Week 17 NFC East matchup between the Eagles and the Cowboys, leading to a physical altercation.
Three players were ejected as a result of the incident: Eagles safety Sidney Brown, Cowboys wide receiver Jaylen Brooks and cornerback Troy Pride Jr.
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The confrontation began with a play near the sideline, where Brown tangled with Pride Jr., sending him off the field and into the tunnel at Lincoln Financial Field.
More players from both teams overlapped in the tunnel, leading to chaotic scenes.
As the situation worsened, officials and coaching staff struggled to separate the players.
After restoring order, the referees conducted a thorough examination and determined that Brown, Brooks, and Pride Jr. were the primary instigators, and all three players were ejected from play.
The ejection had minimal impact on the outcome of the game, as the Eagles led 41-7 and that score was the deciding score.
The NFL is expected to further investigate the incident, which could result in additional fines or suspensions for the players involved.
With the win, the Eagles clinched the divisional title and moved to 13-3 in the conference behind the Vikings (14-2) and the Lions (13-2), who will play this week on “Monday Night Football.”
