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49ers' Greenlaw Suspended for Helmetless Headbutt
Confirmed
In Short: San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game without pay after headbutting Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones, who was not wearing a helmet, during a sideline confrontation.
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game without pay after headbutting Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones, who was not wearing a helmet, during a sideline confrontation in Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
The incident occurred in the second quarter when Greenlaw was ejected for the unsportsmanlike act, which violated NFL Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, prohibiting any act contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.
Greenlaw's actions led to his ejection and subsequent suspension, as reported by multiple outlets including CBS Sports, ESPN, and NFL Network.
The league announced Monday that Greenlaw will serve a one-game suspension for his sideline headbutt of Jones, with the 49ers set to miss their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Greenlaw has a history of disciplinary issues, having been ejected multiple times before, including in 2022 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and later in the playoffs for throwing a jab at Philadelphia Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro.
In five games played this season, Greenlaw has recorded 37 tackles and one forced fumble, contributing significantly to the 49ers' defense.
The incident began when Greenlaw hit Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold late and out of bounds, leading to a confrontation with several Seahawks players, including Jones.
Greenlaw's appeal hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, and the NFL has taken further action over the incident, handing him a one-game suspension, as reported by insider Adam Schefter.
Greenlaw has the right to appeal through the NFL Players’ Association, and a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Greenlaw will appeal his suspension.
The league's statement noted that Greenlaw's actions were a violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to any act contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.
Greenlaw's history of fines and suspensions includes a nearly $12,000 fine last week for taunting the Denver Broncos' sideline, and he has eight career unnecessary roughness penalties and four personal-foul facemask penalties in 77 games.
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan expressed disappointment in the decision to suspend Greenlaw, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and discipline in the league.
What this adds
The incident occurred during a heated confrontation on the sideline, with Greenlaw drawing a flag for a late hit on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold before the headbutt.
The NFL's decision to suspend Greenlaw for one game without pay underscores the league's strict enforcement of sportsmanship rules, particularly in sideline confrontations.
Greenlaw's appeal hearing will take place on Tuesday, and the outcome could impact the 49ers' upcoming game against the Washington Commanders.
What's confirmed
- Greenlaw was ejected after headbutting Jones on the sideline pic.twitter.com/N8M1ucPWfD "During the second quarter, Greenlaw used his helmet to headbutt Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to 'any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship,'" the league said in its statement.
- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended for one game without pay after he was ejected during the 49ers' 32-29 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, per the NFL.
- The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw one game on Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Several Seahawks defenders immediately confronted Greenlaw after the hit and Greenlaw responded by head-butting Jones, who wasn't wearing a helmet.
- The league announced Monday that 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will serve a one-game suspension for his sideline headbutt of Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV.
- The scuffle began after Greenlaw bumped Sam Darnold as the quarterback reached the sideline on a scramble.
- Greenlaw has the right to appeal through the NFL Players’ Association.
What's still developing
- "League personnel to consult with on-field officials when considering disqualifications for both flagrant football acts and non-football acts without being called on the field."
- 📺: FOX/FOX One pic.twitter.com/zBceUkZEHj Here is the play that resulted in 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw being suspended for next Monday night’s game vs.
- Jan 20, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates his interception during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium.
- “I tried to get there as fast as I could,” Warner said Sunday.
- RELATED | Seahawks lose to 49ers after Brock Purdy leads 2 late scoring drives The infraction came in the second quarter on Sunday, when Sam Darnold scrambled and was hit late by Greenlaw after going out of bounds, leading to a personal foul in a game San Francisco went on to win 32-29.