Steelers' Damontae Kazee ejected after scary hit gives Michael Pittman Jr. concussion

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There was a scary moment at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis that left Michael Pittman Jr. injured.

On second down and 8 in the second quarter, Gardner Minshew dropped back to throw and was looking for Pittman on the left side.

The throw was out of Pittman's reach, and he dove to make a catch. Before he could land safely, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Damontae Kazee laid Pittman out with a big hit.

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) celebrates after a play Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/USA Today Network)

Pittman lay on the turf for several moments, and numerous flags were immediately thrown.

Players all over the field dropped to a knee, not knowing Pittman's status, and referees quickly ejected Kazee from the game.

Replays showed Kazee was able to avoid a helmet-to-helmet collision, but Pittman still took a rough hit near his head as a defenseless receiver.

After the collision, Ptttman walked off the field on his own. However, he was later ruled out for the rest of the game with a concussion.

Michael Pittman Jr. of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium Dec. 16, 2023, in Indianapolis.  (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

It was not the first time Kazee has put other players, and himself, in danger. 

Kazee was fined close to $12,000 earlier this month for a hit on the Cincinnati Bengals' Irv Smith. It was his fifth fine of the season, his fourth for a tackle.

In Week 7, Kazee was fined $11,806 for