Shawn Smith gave an insight into why he flagged Chris Jones for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Indianapolis Colts' game winning drive against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Smith noted in the game report that Jones used "disturbing language" towards Ryan and that it has no place in professional football.
The penalty extended Indy's drive as the Colts would have had to punt if the penalty had not been called. Ryan threw the go-ahead touchdown pass to Jelani Woods with 24 seconds remaining in the game.
Smith didn't give any details about what Jones said or what he said about the incident.
Jones spoke to the media after the game but said he was surprised by the call. He was talking to Ryan.
After that, the Colts took 8:14 off the clock on a 16-play, 76-yard drive.
✨ Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original contentWhile Patrick Mahomes was able to get the Chiefs down to the Colts' 46-yard line in a matter of seconds, he was picked off in the end zone to win the game.
The Colts won their first game of the season in dramatic fashion, moving them to 1-1-1, while the Chiefs lost their first game of the season in dramatic fashion, falling to 2-1.
Jones' penalty cost the Chiefs on Sunday, but he is still one of their most important players.
A three-time Pro Bowler, the 28-year-old is in the middle of his seventh season with the Chiefs. He had nine sacks last season, matching the second-highest total of his career.
Regardless of what happened against the Colts, Jones will continue to be one of the league's best interior pass-rushers, as evidenced by his 51.5 career sacks.