Jets defensive lineman criticizes NFL officials after ejection against Jaguars
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New York Jets defensive lineman Khalen Saunders criticized NFL officials on Sunday after he was ejected from the Jacksonville Jaguars game for having contact with an official.
The incident occurred in the third quarter of a 48-20 loss to the Jaguars. Saunders and other players were involved in a shoving contest after the Jaguars’ extra point attempt following a Travis Etienne touchdown.
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New York Jets defensive tackle Khalen Saunders leaves the field during the Jaguars game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Saunders made contact with an official who was attempting to break the scrum. He was ejected from the game.
On social media, Saunders was upset with the decision.
“7 years, no expulsions, no unsportsmanlike conduct, I think maybe unnecessary harshness for a tackle right at the whistle in a preseason game,” he wrote on
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New York Jets defensive tackle Khalen Saunders takes the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Nov. 23, 2025. (Peter Casey/Image Images)
“Do better. @NFL @NFLOfficialing.”
Saunders joined the Jets on November 17 after he was released by the Jaguars. Sunday’s game was his fourth with Gang Green. He had one tackle against Jacksonville.
Coming into the game, he had six total tackles in five games this season. He played two seasons with the New Orleans Saints before joining the Jaguars earlier this year. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Saunders won two Super Bowl titles while with the Chiefs.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor at News Digital.