{
  "id": 14347691,
  "title": "49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw loses appeal of a 1-game suspension for headbutt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/49ers-linebacker-dre-greenlaw-loses-appeal-of-a-1-game-suspension-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:10:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-linebacker-dre-greenlaw-loses-021005013.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw upheld his one-game suspension for head-butting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV during a recent match. The decision was made by James Thrash, a joint appointee of the NFL and the players' union.\n\nThe suspension came into effect after the game, where Greenlaw head-butted Jones following a late hit on the Seahawks sideline. This act of aggression was deemed \"contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship\" by the NFL.\n\nGreenlaw, known for his infrequent disciplinary issues, has previously been ejected from games two other times during his career. He was involved in a sideline altercation with Philadelphia's head of security, Dom DiSandro, in 2023, and was disqualified for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Chargers' Justin Herbert in 2022. Moreover, Greenlaw was suspended for a game last season for berating an official after a win over the New York Giants.\n\nThis was not Greenlaw's first infraction this year. He was fined $11,941 for taunting the Broncos' sideline in a victory against the New York Giants. The latest incident, however, occurred during a game against the Seahawks on Sunday, in which Greenlaw head-butted Jones after Sam Darnold scrambled and was hit late by Greenlaw after going out of bounds. The hit resulted in a personal foul, and Jones was left bleeding. Greenlaw was subsequently ejected.\n\nDespite his history of disciplinary issues, Greenlaw has shown promise this season, contributing 37 tackles in five games. The suspension will see him miss the 49ers' upcoming Monday night game against Washington and lose out on nearly $200,000 in pay for the week.",
  "summary": "(AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw lost his appeal for a one-game suspension for head-butting Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV following a late hit on the Seahawks sideline.Greenlaw was suspended on Monday and had an appeals hearing Tuesday that was heard by James Thrash, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and the players' union.",
  "key_points": [
    "San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw upheld one-game suspension.",
    "Suspension for head-butting Seattle player during recent match.",
    "Greenlaw has disciplinary issues, fined for taunting in prior game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw loses appeal of a 1-game suspension for headbutt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/49ers-linebacker-dre-greenlaw-loses-appeal-of-a-1-game-suspension-for-14352641",
        "published": "2026-10-14T02:11:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}