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President Donald Trump arrived at Northwest Stadium for the Washington Commanders' game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday as the NFL honored military veterans.
In the second quarter, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for a 13-yard touchdown to extend Detroit's lead to 17 points. After the play, Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne turned around and punched Lions wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown in the face. Payne was subsequently ejected from the game.
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Daron Payne was ejected Sunday for punching Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown; the NFL is reviewing the play and discipline is expected.
President Trump made the “rebuilding of the new stadium possible,” according to Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. But it was unclear what role he has had in the project.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored his second touchdown of the game in the second quarter, and as players walked toward the sideline afterward, Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne punched Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Payne was ejected.
Daron Payne turned and swung on Amon-Ra St. Brown suddenly after the Lions scored a touchdown in the second quarter on Sunday afternoon.
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Washington is already without starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who tore his ACL in last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Veteran Jonathan Jones replaced Lattimore in the starting lineup for Week 10, and he also left the game with an injury.