Ravens' Matthew Judon Ejected for Touching Official During Loss to Steelers

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon was ejected in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A Ravens coach was holding Judon back during a brief scuffle between the two teams. His right arm swung forward and made contact with a referee.

After the 28-24 loss for Baltimore, Judon issued a statement through the team, saying he "inadvertently contacted" the official.

Tensions are often high whenever the Ravens and Steelers play one another because they're often jostling for position atop the AFC North standings. That's the case now as 7-0 Pittsburgh sits atop the division, with 5-2 Baltimore closely behind.

Emotions boiled over in the second quarter when Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters and Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson got into a shoving match. Peters appeared to head-butt Johnson, and Judon intervened to push the receiver away as Johnson was grabbing Peters' facemask.

Judon wasn't the only key member of Baltimore's roster to exit in the first half. Starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley was carted back to the locker room in the first quarter with what was determined to be a season-ending injury.