49ers’ Dre Greenlaw suspended after headbutt leaves opponent bleeding

Ernest Jones IV was not wearing helmet during incident Linebacker will miss game against Commanders San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game after headbutting Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV in the wake of a late hit on the Seahawks sideline. The NFL issued the suspension on Monday, saying the headbutt of a player without a helmet during Sunday’s 32-29 win against Seattle was “contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.” Continue reading...

Associated Press · Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 11:53 AM
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49ers’ Dre Greenlaw suspended after headbutt leaves opponent bleeding

Ernest Jones IV was not wearing helmet during incident
Linebacker will miss game against Commanders

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game after headbutting Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV in the wake of a late hit on the Seahawks sideline.

The NFL issued the suspension on Monday, saying the headbutt of a player without a helmet during Sunday’s 32-29 win against Seattle was “contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”

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