The NFL suspended Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one week, due to his actions after Sunday’s thrilling, come-from-behind (twice) victory over the Giants.
NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent, appearing on Thursday’s PFT Live , addressed the reason for suspending Greenlaw for words (not contact) directed to referee Brad Allen, after the game-winning field goal.
I’ve been particularly curious about the situation because the line had always been contact with officials. Greenlaw (unlike teammate Justin Strnad) at no point touched Allen. So why was Greenlaw suspended?
“We’ve been talking about sportsmanship for a few years,” Vincent said. “It’s the core of our game. And here, as a player, this is a great moment to celebrate. Celebrate the victory. Look at what you al

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