By — Tom Withers, Associated Press Tom Withers, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/nfl-may-suspend-cleveland-browns-star-after-violent-outburst Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter NFL suspends Cleveland Browns star after violent outburst Nation Nov 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT CLEVELAND — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and postseason by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head. Garrett’s violent outburst in the final seconds of Thursday’s nationally televised game against the Steelers landed him the longest suspension for a single on-field infraction in league history. Tennessee’s Albert Haynesworth was suspended five games in 2006. Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and clobbered him on top of the head, triggering a brawl between the rivals. Steelers center Maurkic Pouncey was suspended three games for punching and kicking Garrett, and Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was suspended for one game. He shoved Rudolph to the ground from behind during the melee. The league said Garrett will have to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell before his reinstatement is considered. The Steelers and Browns were also fined $250,000 each. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Tom Withers, Associated Press Tom Withers, Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and postseason by the NFL for swinging a helmet and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head. Garrett’s violent outburst in the final seconds of Thursday’s nationally televised game against the Steelers landed him the longest suspension for a single on-field infraction in league history. Tennessee’s Albert Haynesworth was suspended five games in 2006. Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and clobbered him on top of the head, triggering a brawl between the rivals. Steelers center Maurkic Pouncey was suspended three games for punching and kicking Garrett, and Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was suspended for one game. He shoved Rudolph to the ground from behind during the melee. The league said Garrett will have to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell before his reinstatement is considered. The Steelers and Browns were also fined $250,000 each. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now