49ers LB Dre Greenlaw suspended one game for head-butt

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The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw one game without pay after he head-butted helmetless Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the sideline, an act the league said violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 for unsportsmanlike conduct. The league directed Greenlaw's ejection from Sunday’s game and issued the subsequent suspension. Greenlaw has been ejected three times and suspended twice during his NFL career. Greenlaw's disqualification forced rookie Jaden Dugger into an every-down role alongside Fred Warner; Dugger finished the game with nine tackles and one sack. The suspension removes Greenlaw from the 49ers' lineup for their next game and required the team to rely on Dugger and other linebackers in the short term.

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Dre Greenlaw was ejected after headbutting helmetless Ernest Jones on the sidelines after late hit

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Lindsay17

I mean, you just really can’t do that.

chefsf.bsky.social5

9ers are a cheap shot team now.

SAIKO!!!!1

Can't make a man bleed his own blood out there. Again... Fuck the Seahawks, but the push out of bounds was enough.

sirescapealot.bsky.social1

Crazy to make millions playing a game and have absolutely no control over your emotions.

Matt Ahmer1

Took the bait. IMO the player without the helmet was in the wrong as far as reality is concerned. But in the camera heavy ref world, can’t do that. But getting in a guys face who has a helmet when you don’t, please.

A Boy Named Germ1

Roids is a hell of a drug

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Dana Holtzbert4

Ed Lover Greenlaw would never stoop so low.

Scott Spratt2

I thought Dre Greenlaw trash-talking the Broncos from jump last week was related to his frustration with Sean Payton after a disappointing season in Denver in 2025... But maybe that's just who Greenlaw is in general?

Skeets McGee2

He's going to have to write a big check for this

Pnut2

Real stupid ass hours from this guy the last 2 weeks

Ian Rapoport

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49ers Dre Greenlaw, who was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, has been suspended one game. Greenlaw head-butted Ernest Jones IV.

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SEAMILF??8

should have been 2 games

Holli Winters8

In case you're wondering why he was tossed and now suspended...... he headbutted with his helmet on while EJ didn't have a helmet on. There could have been a serious head injury.

Huck&Sawyer🙋‍♀️7

My team, and this jackass shouldn’t be on it. I hate dirty players. If you can’t put on your big boy pants and play like an elite athlete, respecting other elite athletes, get the hell off the field and watch from a crappy sports bar. Not his first time, by a long shot. He needs to be gone, imo.

Germinator4

While I'm not gonna argue the suspension too heavily, it also seems that having the whole Seattle team run up on him on the sideline go unnoticed or unpunished, is unjust. It's not like his hit on Darnold was dirty. It was a bang bang play in a contested game. It didn't warrant the response from SEA

theramsfan.bsky.social2

Only one game? He had his fucking helmet on while Jones did not. The outcome could have been far worse for Jones. Greenlaw should be out for a month. What a cowardly move by Greenlaw and an even more cowardly response by the NFL.

Obed-edom1

Hopefully he won't be needed against Washington. He's gotta get his mind right. We will see them again. He needs to be prepared for their head/mind games because they are coming.

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Turner Over9

Wonder what Brady thinks about this

Ryan5

Side note was the BS on the broadcast yesterday about Shanny saying they knew Seattle would try and bait them. FOH with that, no one needs to bait Warner, Greenlaw or Trent to do dirty things since thats just who they are.

Matt Maiocco

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The 49ers have tapped into rookie Jaden Dugger's versatility. He started at strong side linebacker, playing only on base downs. After Dre Greenlaw was disqualified, Dugger was an every-down linebacker alongside Fred Warner. Dugger had nine tackles & one sack.

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ProFootballTalk

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The league office directed the ejection of 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw.

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Seattle Sports

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The NFL handed out a one-game suspension to 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw after he head-butted helmetless #Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the sideline during Sunday's NFC West showdown. sports.mynorthwest.com/nfl/seattle-...

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jeste.bsky.social1

not enough esp since he's a repeat offender

mrkickbacknchill.bsky.social1

We’ll see’em again, and it’ll be ON and POP’N. We’re going to ruin their season, again.

Quirky Research

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Dre Greenlaw is now tied for the NFL career lead in ejections since 1975; Alonzo Spellman, Derrick Burroughs, Jalen Ramsey, Mark Lee, and Vinson Smith also were ejected 3 times. www.quirkyresearch.com/football-lis...

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Matt Barrows

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The NFL suspended Dre Greenlaw for one game. Per the league, the LB's head butt on helmet-less Ernest Jones IV violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”

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