Suh back to his old self
Ndamukong Suh had some questionable actions in the Detroit Lions final game of the season against the Green Bay Packers, stepping on Aaron Rodgers while backpedaling, during the second half of their season finale. After looking into it after the game, the NFL has concluded that Suh deserves a 1-game suspension and he will now miss the first game of the playoffs for Detroit.
The Lions are set to take the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday’s Wild Card matchup, but now will be with their leading defensive tackle, already lacking without Nick Fairley after he injured his knee.
“Suh did not respond in the manner of someone who had lost his balance and accidentally contacted another player who was lying on the ground. This illegal contact, specifically the second step and push off with your left foot, clearly could have been avoided.” – NFL Vice President of Football Operations, Merton Hanks
Ndamukong Suh will look to appeal the suspension, but don’t count on it being overturned.
UPDATE: The NFL appeal process wanes towards Suh’s direction. He will play against the Cowboys.
Ndamukong Suh fined $70,000 for stepping on Aaron Rodgers' leg. But no suspension. He plays vs. Dallas.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 30, 2014
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