Bears wide receiver Javon Wims was ejected from Sunday’s game in the third quarter after punching Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the helmet — twice — while the ball was on the other side of the field.
Bears quarterback Nick Foles threw a 5-yard pass to Allen Robinson on the left side of the field. Wims was split far right, matched up against cornerback Janoris Jenkins. When the play appeared over, he walked to Gardner-Johnson, who had his back turned. When he faced up against Gardner-Johnson, Wims hit him in the helmet with his right hand.
Gardner-Johnson did nothing — and then Wims punched him again.
Wims was ejected from the game. The Bears lost 15 yards because of the penalty. Foles threw an interception on the next play.
It’s unclear what provoked Wims. Gardner-Johnson and receiver Anthony Miller appeared to exchange words before Wims’ outburst.
Wims has four catches for 26 yards this season.
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