NFL announces punishment for Myles Garrett, Maurkice Pouncey after Garrett's violent helmet swing
The NFL announced Friday afternoon that Cleveland Browns’ defensive end — and former Texas A&M star — Myles Garrett has been suspended indefinitely for his violent helmet-swinging hit on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph. Garrett will be suspended at a minimum for the remainder of the season and postseason.
During the Browns 21-7 win over the Steelers, Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and hit him with it. Below are a couple of replays if you missed it:
He hit Mason Rudolph with his own helmet!!?! pic.twitter.com/u5Q1YcQu7W
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) November 15, 2019
Myles Garrett doing the unthinkable and unimaginable. pic.twitter.com/Y0UXzrCskn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 15, 2019
In addition to Garrett’s suspension, Steelers’ — and former Florida Gators standout — Maurkice Pouncey has been suspended for three games. Following the hit from Garrett on Rudolph, Pouncey tackled, punched and kicked Garrett while he was on the ground. Pouncey said after the game that he blacked out and was protecting his quarterback.
Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi has also been suspended for one game in the altercation.
The Browns and Steelers have each been fined $250,000 by the NFL.
Pouncey only got one game suspension.
Indefinite suspension waiting to see if charges are filed… That was a very expensive loss of control.
If Pete Rose can get a lifetime ban for betting on baseball, this criminal needs a lifetime ban for this premeditated hate crime.
Well there goes the Brown’s post-season plans…bwah ha ha
They wasn’t going to make it even with him.
I found this entire scene very disturbing, but I can’t help but feeling a sense of respect for Pouncey. He looked like a dad who just witnessed someone lay hands on his child.
Exactly. You always here about the lineman protecting their QB. This was that in its entirety. You hope the team is passing the hat to pay Pouncey’s fine.
I find it hilarious that people actually try to stick up for Myles Garrett and say Mason tried to rip his helmet off first but him ripping Mason helmet off wasn’t the main reason Garrett got in trouble. It was because he then used the helmet as an active weapon which could’ve let to an injury.
The thug-mentality. I say remainder of season suspension w/no pay ! And ban him next season w/no pay. Plus I do hope Mason Rudolph files criminal charges…jail time is what he needs. Doing 2 years in prison may teach him a lesson & when he gets out. he’ll be so badly out of shape=no more NFL.
So badly out of shape? Doubt it. All there is to do in prison is workout and read books. He might come out in better shape.
Where’s the punishment for Rudolph? He tried pulling Garrett’s helmet off first and then he stuck his hand in Garrett’s face mask. What Garrett did was horrible (should have dropped the helmet before swinging at least), but if someone stuck their hand in my face mask, I’d take a swing at them too. Your hand don’t belong in my face mask.