{
  "id": 14020898,
  "title": "NFL suspends 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw 1 game for head butt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nfl-suspends-49ers-linebacker-dre-greenlaw-1-game-for-head-butt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:30:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/12/nfl-suspends-49ers-linebacker-dre-greenlaw-1-game-for-head-butt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw faces a one-game suspension after head-butting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV following a late hit on the Seahawks sideline during Sunday's 32-29 win. The NFL announced the suspension on Monday, deeming the head butt \"contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.\" Greenlaw, who has a history of disciplinary issues, will miss San Francisco's upcoming Monday night game against Washington if he doesn't appeal the decision. His record includes two previous ejections and a sideline altercation in 2023, as well as a 2022 helmet-to-helmet hit on Chargers' Justin Herbert. Greenlaw was also suspended for one game last season for berating an official following a win over the New York Giants. This incident occurred in the second quarter when San Francisco's Sam Darnold was hit late by Greenlaw after going out of bounds, resulting in a personal foul. The loss of the star linebacker could impact San Francisco's performance in their upcoming match.",
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    "San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw suspended for one game.",
    "Head-butted Ernest Jones IV after late hit on Seattle sideline.",
    "Greenlaw has disciplinary history with two previous ejections."
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dre Greenlaw suspended for one game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dre-greenlaw-suspended-for-one-game",
        "published": "2026-10-12T18:12:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}