NFL suspends 49ers' Dre Greenlaw one game for headbutting Seahawks' Ernest Jones IV
The NFL suspended San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game after he headbutted Seattle's Ernest Jones IV, who wasn't wearing a helmet.
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game after he headbutted Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during Sunday's game. The league announced the suspension on Monday.
The Guardian reports the headbutt followed a late hit on the Seahawks sideline. Jones was not wearing a helmet. The Guardian says the league called the act "contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." The headline on that report says Jones was left bleeding.
San Francisco won the game 32-29. Greenlaw will miss the 49ers' next game, against the Commanders.
Fox News reports the suspension adds to Greenlaw's disciplinary record.
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- The Guardian49ers’ Dre Greenlaw suspended after headbutt leaves opponent bleedingMon, Oct 12, 2:53 PM EDT
- Fox NewsNFL suspends 49ers linebacker one game for sideline scuffle that included headbutt to Seahawks playerMon, Oct 12, 3:04 PM EDT
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