Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was ejected for a late, head-first hit on Cam Newton. Roethlisberger was sliding after making a play with his legs, when Reid came in head-first and made contact with Roethlisberger's head. A scuffle ensued on the field as Steelers players went after Reid to defend Roethlisberger. Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid was ejected on Thursday for unnecessary roughness after making a head-on tackle on Ben Roethlisberger.