Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris was ejected from Sunday's game after just 65 seconds of play for slugging Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Deuce Lutui.
At the end of an Arizona running play, Harris and Lutui ended up on the ground, and a replay showed Harris hitting Lutui near the face.
The Bears received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty, and Harris got a quick shower after referee Ed Hochuli announced that the three-time Pro Bowler had slugged Lutui and was ejected from the game.
Harris sat out last Sunday’s 45-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals after missing an entire week of practice. At first, Bears coach Lovie Smith said he benched Harris because of a sore left knee but later admitted that he wanted to see the veteran practice before he played in a game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.