Falcons' Kazee ejected for hit on Panthers QB Newton

Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee was ejected after drilling Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on a late helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter of the NFC South showdown.

Newton slid after gaining the first down but was struck by Kazee as he dove to stop him.

The hit prompted a stern reaction from Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith, who drew an unnecessary roughness penalty of his own for shoving Kazee. 

Newton was taken to the tent to be evaluated by the medical staff but quickly returned to the game and led a scoring drive.