NFL Suspends 49ers Linebacker Dre Greenlaw for One Game Following On-Field Incident
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game after he head-butted Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV during Sunday's game.
Charlotte, NC, October 12, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game. The suspension stems from an incident that occurred during Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.
According to league officials, Greenlaw received the one-game ban for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. Specifically, the suspension is a consequence of Greenlaw head-butting Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV during the course of the game.
The NFL’s decision follows a review of the on-field actions. No further details regarding the specific circumstances or the exact timing of the head-butt within Sunday’s contest were immediately available. The exact date of Sunday’s game was not provided.
The suspension means Greenlaw will be absent for the 49ers’ next scheduled game. The financial implications of the suspension, such as a forfeiture of game check, were not detailed. Similarly, the contractor’s name involved in the disciplinary process was not provided.
The league office reviews various player conduct issues throughout the season, with suspensions issued based on violations of NFL rules and policies. This particular incident has resulted in Greenlaw being sidelined for one upcoming contest.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.qcnews.com, see more information here.
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