The Bengals could be without Vontaze Burfict for five games for his hit during the team’s preseason game against the Chiefs.
During Cincinnati’s second game of the preseason, Burfict delivered a hit to Kansas City running back Anthony Sherman that was determined to be illegal by the NFL. You can see video of the hit below.
Burfict pic.twitter.com/kGr0zh6llw
— Josh Cohen (@jco3215) August 20, 2017
As a result, Burfict is facing a five-game suspension, as reported by Adam Schefter.
Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict is facing 5-game suspension for an illegal hit against a Chiefs FB Anthony Sherman this month, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2017
Schefter also adds Burfict is appealing the decision with the hearing expected to take place next week.
Bengals' LB Vontaze Burfict is appealing his five-game suspension, per sources. Hearing will be next week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 28, 2017
Burfict is no stranger to being suspended. He missed the first three games of last season for his actions during a game against the Steelers during the playoffs for the 2015 season.
