After Fans' Taunts, Ejected NFL Player Goes Into Stands

The Seattle Seahawks lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-24 in Florida on Sunday, and it resulted in what ESPN calls an "ugly ending" after tense final minutes between the opposing teams. 

Per USA Today, defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson was thrown out of the game toward the end of the fourth quarter, and as he was approaching the tunnel leading to his team's locker room, something appeared to be thrown in his direction (video here). 

Jefferson whipped off his helmet and approached the stands, where fans in Jaguar get-up taunted him. A beverage got lobbed in his direction, and he tried to climb into the stands; Seahawks staff yanked him down and led him away. "I'm not going to let somebody disrespect me, throw a beer on me," Jefferson said. "Just because I'm playing football, I'm still a human being. I'm still a man."

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