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Dre Greenlaw Headbutt Controversy

11 Oct to 14 Oct
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks and could be subject to a suspension next week because he seemingly lost his poise and composure on the opponent's sideline and bench area.

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New York Post14 Oct

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will serve a one-game suspension for headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV, who was helmetless at the time. The incident occurred during Monday Night Football in Week 5 when Greenlaw was ejected from the game following his actions. Despite an appeal, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Greenlaw’s suspension has been upheld and will keep him out of the…

49ers Dre Greenlaw’s suspension appeal gets crushed after headbutt to helmetless player →3 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star14 Oct

Dre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, lost his appeal against a one-game suspension for head-butting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV following a late hit on Sunday. The suspension will cost Greenlaw nearly $200,000 in missed pay and was upheld by arbitrator James Thrash. The incident occurred during the second quarter when Greenlaw was ejected after head-butting Jones, who was bleeding from…

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw loses appeal of a 1-game suspension for headbutt →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
Fox News11 Oct

Dre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, was ejected from a game against the Seattle Seahawks after hitting quarterback Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' bench area and then headbutting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones. The NFL will review the incident to determine potential further disciplinary action such as fines or suspensions based on its severity. Greenlaw has a history of emotional outbursts…

Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold along Seahawks bench, then chaos and ejection follow with more to come from NFL →

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Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold along Seahawks bench, then chaos and ejection follow with more to come from NFL Fox News

How it changed

  1. 11 Oct

    Last week, Greenlaw was fined $11,941 for unsportsmanlike conduct after taunting the Broncos' sideline and head coach Sean Payton.

    3 outlets · Fox News
  2. 12 Oct

    Greenlaw spent only one season with Denver and is back with the team he spent the first six years of his career with.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  3. 14 Oct

    On Tuesday night, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed that Greenlaw’s attempt to appeal his one-game suspension was denied.

    2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 6 articles

Where to start Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold along Seahawks bench, then chaos and ejection follow with more to come from NFL Fox News

Suggested from 3 outlets: the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 14 Oct 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw loses appeal of a 1-game suspension for headbuttDre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, lost his appeal against a one-game suspension for head-butting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV following a late hit on Sunday. The suspension will cost Greenlaw nearly $200,000 in missed pay and was upheld by arbitrator James Thrash. The incident occurred during the second quarter when Greenlaw was ejected after head-butting Jones, who was bleeding from…Toronto Star
  • 14 Oct 49ers Dre Greenlaw’s suspension appeal gets crushed after headbutt to helmetless playerSan Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will serve a one-game suspension for headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV, who was helmetless at the time. The incident occurred during Monday Night Football in Week 5 when Greenlaw was ejected from the game following his actions. Despite an appeal, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Greenlaw’s suspension has been upheld and will keep him out of the…New York Post
  • 12 Oct NFL suspends 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw 1 game for headbuttDre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, received a one-game suspension from the NFL for headbutting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV during a sideline confrontation following a late hit on Sunday. The league cited the unsportsmanlike conduct as the reason for the punishment, which will be effective in next Monday’s game against Washington unless Greenlaw successfully appeals the decision on…Toronto Star
  • 12 Oct Kyle Shanahan sounds off on NFL’s decision to crackdown on Dre Greenlaw after ejectionKyle Shanahan expressed disappointment over the NFL’s decision to suspend San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for at least one game after Greenlaw used his helmet to headbutt Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV on the sideline during a recent game. The incident occurred following a late hit by Greenlaw on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, and Shanahan is supporting Greenlaw’s appeal scheduled for…New York Post
  • 11 Oct Dre Greenlaw hits Sam Darnold along Seahawks bench, then chaos and ejection follow with more to come from NFLDre Greenlaw, a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, was ejected from a game against the Seattle Seahawks after hitting quarterback Sam Darnold on the Seahawks' bench area and then headbutting Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones. The NFL will review the incident to determine potential further disciplinary action such as fines or suspensions based on its severity. Greenlaw has a history of emotional outbursts…Fox News
  • 11 Oct 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw tossed for headbutt against SeahawksDre Greenlaw of the San Francisco 49ers was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks for head-butting a helmet-less opponent during a sideline scuffle following a personal foul penalty. The incident occurred after Greenlaw initiated contact with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, who had already stepped out of bounds. This led to a brief fight involving multiple players and resulted in Luke Gifford…New York Post

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