NFL rules indefinite suspension of Myles Garrett will stand
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett lost his appeal, which means his indefinite suspension for the helmet attack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has been upheld.
The NFL announced the final outcome just over 24 hours after Garrett attempted to appeal the punishment.
Appeals officers Derrick Brooks and James Thrash, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, have reached their decisions on the discipline appeals for Myles Garrett and Maurkice Pouncey. pic.twitter.com/xfLpiHpVBc
— Michael Signora (@NFLfootballinfo) November 21, 2019
The Cleveland Browns defensive end met with league officials on Wednesday to tell his side of the altercation with Rudolph.
After a late hit in the Nov. 14 Thursday night matchup, Garrett ripped Rudolph’s helmet off while he was on the ground and swung it at the quarterback when he got back to his feet, hitting him in the head.
.@MikePereira explains what kind of suspensions should be expected for players following tonight’s Steelers-Browns game. pic.twitter.com/2u8wwYvj4b
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 15, 2019
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The NFL suspended Myles Garrett indefinitely and upheld the punishment that will now last for the rest of the regular season and playoffs if the Browns advance.
The exact duration of Garrett’s suspension is not known at this time. He will be out at least six games, making it one of the longest suspensions for an on-field incident in NFL history.
By keeping the punishment “indefinite,†Garrett will have to apply for reinstatement into the NFL at some point next season.
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