49ers Greenlaw suspended one game without pay for helmetless headbutt
Greenlaw has been suspended for the October 19th matchup against the Washington Commanders, barring an appeal.
On Sunday, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game without pay following a helmetless headbutt during a win against the Seattle Seahawks. The incident occurred with six minutes and 30 seconds remaining in the first half, when Greenlaw struck Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold late and out of bounds, leading to a subsequent altercation.
Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet, engaged Greenlaw in a confrontation, resulting in Greenlaw's ejection and a subsequent unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. According to the NFL, Greenlaw's actions violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which prohibits any action contrary to the generally accepted principles of sportsmanship.
Greenlaw has been suspended for the upcoming October 19th game against the Washington Commanders, unless he appeals the decision. Last week, Greenlaw received an $11,941 fine from the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct after verbally berating Denver's sideline and coach Sean Payton during a previous game.
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