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CHICAGO — Chicago Bears receiver Javon Wims was ejected, and could face a suspension, after punching New Orleans Saints safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the head twice early in the third quarter of Sunday’s game.
Wims wasn’t directly involved in the preceding play, a 5-yard completion by Nick Foles to Allen Robinson II on first down, and Gardner-Johnson wasn’t even covering him. But after the play was blown dead, Wims trotted over to Gardner-Johnson, who didn’t appear to see the receiver coming. Wims reached over and appeared to tug at Gardner-Johnson’s helmet and, when Gardner-Johnson turned, punched him twice.
Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins ran over and tried to tackle Wims, but referees quickly separated them and quickly announced Wims’ ejection.
It’s not clear what prompted Wims to seek out Gardner-Johnson, though Gardner-Johnson was the player who mocked Bears running back Tarik Cohen last year for his short stature. After a 5-yard pickup by Cohen late in the game, Gardner-Johnson held out his right hand, as if he was measuring the 5-foot-6 back.
Cohen didn’t appear to be bothered by it, Tweeting after that game, “Y’all act like I don’t know I’m short.” But it’s clear the rest of the Bears didn’t forget the slight.
