Broncos' Dre Greenlaw suspended one game for conduct toward ref [View all]
Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended one game by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct toward a referee following Sunday's win against the New York Giants, the league announced Monday.
According to the NFL's statement, Greenlaw "chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field."
The NFL said Greenlaw violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b), which prohibits "the use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League."
If he does not appeal or the suspension is upheld, he would sit out the Broncos' practices this week and Sunday's home game against the Dallas Cowboys. The suspension would also cost him a game check in the amount of $192,778.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46664094/broncos-dre-greenlaw-suspended-1-game-nfl-unsportsmanlike-conduct-referee
It was his first game of the regular season following recovery from a thigh injury. Greenfield signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Broncos in March.
Awesome, impactful player. A game-changer. But a bit of hothead on the field whose behavior as a 49er, I believe, was often held in check by team captain and teammate Fred Warner.
This improves the Cowboys chances for a road win.
Video at the link.
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