The NFL has announced the disciplinary action stemming from Thursday night’s incident between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, and the punishment for Myles Garrett is as severe as expected.
In a press release issued on Friday, the NFL announced that Garrett has been suspended for at least the remainder of the regular season and postseason for ripping off Mason Rudolph’s helmet and hitting the quarterback with it. The suspension is considered indefinite at the moment, and Garrett will have to meet with the commissioner’s office before a decision is made regarding his reinstatement.
Steelers, Browns organizations each fined $250,000.
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Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, who threw swings at Garrett and appeared to kick him in the head after Garrett hit Rudolph with a helmet, has been suspended for three games. Browns offensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi got a one-game suspension for blindsiding Rudolph and knocking him to the ground when the fight first broke out.
In addition to the suspension, both the Browns and Steelers organizations have been fined $250,000. The NFL said additional disciplinary action could be forthcoming as the matter is reviewed further.
Garrett’s act was compared to Albert Haynesworth stomping on an opponent’s head during a game back in 2006, and that resulted in a five-game suspension. It’s no surprise Garrett has been suspended for the remainder of the season, which is six or more games depending on whether the Browns reach the postseason.
Now, there are questions about whether or not Garrett will face legal action. While the police have already said they are not getting involved, there have been indications that Rudolph could consider going that route.
