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No suspensions expected after wild Seahawks-Jaguars finish; NFL still reviewing incidents

No Seahawks players are expected to be suspended for their actions in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the NFL is still reviewing the incidents for possible fines/discipline according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Ian Rapaport of the NFL Network.

With :50 remaining in their 30-24 loss to the Jaguars, Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

After being ejected, Jefferson jogged towards the tunnel leading to the visiting locker room.

Jefferson abruptly stopped and took off his helmet after it appeared a drink was thrown at him from a fan in the stands.

Jefferson moved towards the stands, and began yelling when more fans threw concessions at him.

Seahawks staffers held Jefferson back as he tried to climb into the stands before he ultimately walked away into the locker room.

Asked about Jefferson after the game head coach Pete Carroll said, "I don't even know what happened... He just kind of lost it."

Carroll went on to say, "It's really unfortunate how it ended. We had a chance to get the ball back. We have to be more poised than that."

Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson also was ejected late in the fourth quarter, after officials said he threw a punch at a member of the Jaguars.

According to the NFL's schedule of infractions and fines, players ejected for "striking/kicking/kneeling" an opponent are subject to a $9,115 minimum fine for a first offense, and a $18,231 minimum fine for a second offense.

Players ejected for "fighting" are subject to a $30,387 minimum fine for a first offense, and a $60,775 minimum fine for a second offense.

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Under the 'Sportsmanship' category, players guilty of "excessive profanity; Other Unsportsmanlike Conduct (e.g. toward opponent(s), game personnel, fans, etc.)" are subject to a minimum fine of $12,1154, and a minimum fine of $24,309 fine for a second offense.

Click here to read the full schedule of infractions and fines from the NFL.

The (8-5) Seahawks will return home to face the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at CenturyLink Field.

Head coach Pete Carroll is expected to address the media at the VMAC at 3:00 p.m. Monday.

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