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49ers’ Dre Greenlaw suspended after headbutt leaves opponent bleeding

49ers’ Dre Greenlaw suspended after headbutt leaves opponent bleeding

Summary

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game after headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV during a game on Sunday. The headbutt happened after a late hit and caused Jones to bleed, leading to Greenlaw’s ejection and the NFL suspension.

Key Facts

  • Dre Greenlaw headbutted Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV after a late hit during a game the 49ers won 32-29.
  • The NFL suspended Greenlaw for one game, citing unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • Greenlaw will miss the next 49ers game against Washington but can appeal the suspension.
  • Jones was bleeding after the headbutt, which happened when he was without a helmet.
  • Greenlaw was ejected from the game immediately after the incident.
  • Coach Kyle Shanahan said such actions are unacceptable and players need to be smarter.
  • Greenlaw has been ejected twice before, including for a helmet-to-helmet hit and a sideline argument with security.
  • He was suspended for one game last season for yelling at an official while playing for the Broncos.
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