3 Players Thrown Out Of Broncos-Raiders Game After Brawl
OAKLAND, Calif. (CBS4) - Three players were thrown out of the game after a brawl broke out between members of the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib was thrown out along with Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree and guard Gabe Jackson.
Talib and Crabtree got into a scuffle that quickly turned into a full-scale brawl on the field and on the sidelines.
Talib vs. Crabtree Round 1. #4Broncos pic.twitter.com/KhIIMoGV91
— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) November 26, 2017
In addition to the fight on the sideline Talib and Crabtree started throwing punches in the middle of the field. #4Broncos
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) November 26, 2017
Talib vs. Crabtree Round 2. #4Broncos pic.twitter.com/ZGx9TbFeM8
— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) November 26, 2017
Jackson was thrown out for pushing a referee.
"Multiple flagrant fouls on the play," the referee called.
Chaos has erupted at the Coliseum. Reminiscent of last year in Tennessee. #4Broncos
— Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) November 26, 2017
Talib and Crabtree have some history.
Talib snapped a chain from around Crabtree's neck in the final regular-season game of 2016.
Aqib Talib: "I told him if he wears that chain in front of me I'm gonna snatched it off him." #Broncos pic.twitter.com/D0b7onr5ho
— Ryan Greene ???? (@RyanGreeneDNVR) January 2, 2017
Marshawn Lynch attempted to help escort Talib off the field but was stopped by team officials.
Marshawn Lynch: NFL Running Back / NFL Security Guard. pic.twitter.com/jlWnAgLYbR
— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) November 26, 2017