Another Monday, another player suspended for post-game misconduct.
The NFL suspended Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game without pay for comments directed at referee Brad Allen following the conclusion of Sunday’s 33-32 victory over the Giants.
“The NFL issued the suspension for violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b), which prohibits ‘the use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures toward opponents, teammates, officials or representatives of the League,'” the league said in a press release. “After the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, Greenlaw pursued referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he attempted to leave the field.”
Here is the video of Greenlaw’s interaction with Allen, following the winning basket.
It also appears that linebacker Justin Strnad also said something to Allen, while apparently punching him forcefully in the back.
Greenlaw is entitled to an expedited appeal. The Broncos will face the Cowboys on Sunday in Denver.
