49ers' Dre Greenlaw suspended 1 game after headbutting helmetless Ernest Jones IV
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Key Points:
- The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game following his headbutt on Seattle linebacker Ernest Jones IV during Week 5, with Greenlaw planning to appeal the decision.
- Greenlaw was penalized for using his helmet to headbutt Jones, who was not wearing a helmet, violating the league's sportsmanship rules, leading to his ejection from the game under a new review rule.
- The incident occurred after Greenlaw was flagged for a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold, which escalated when Jones confronted Greenlaw and the latter responded with the headbutt.
- If the suspension stands, Greenlaw will miss the 49ers' Week 6 game against the Washington Commanders; this marks Greenlaw's second ejection in his career, both involving helmet-related conduct.
