The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers got into a brawl in the end zone late in the fourth quarter of their NFL game, with the outcome well in hand and the frustrations on display.
After Chicago’s Roschon Johnson ran the ball across the goal line for a score that looked more like a rugby slam, the pushing and shoving didn’t stop after the game ended.
Carolina’s Jaycee Horn and Chicago’s Bill Murray began the mass confrontation without taking their hands off each other after Johnson entered the end zone, with teammates of both men quickly jumping in.
Multiple officials throw flags and run in to separate players shortly after more of the Bears’ offensive linemen surrounded Horn.
The Panthers defenders crashed into Chicago players, including DJ Johsnon, who sent Matt Pryor to the grass with a violent push.
Towards the end of Panthers-Bears, a fight broke out involving several members of each team
Both Horn and Pryor were removed from the match as the main instigators after the altercation
Both Horn and Pryor were ejected from the match after cooler heads prevailed following the altercation.
Johnson’s touchdown brought the game to a final score of 36-10.
The Panthers fell to 1-4 with the loss and it looks like another disappointing season is looming.
Chicago improved to 3-2 overall, with all three wins coming at Solider Field.
It is unlikely that Horn or Pryor will face any additional discipline beyond a fine following the brawl.
However, both the Panthers and Bears could also be in line for a fine from the league for the massive confrontation.