The NFL announced on Monday that Denver Broncos outside linebacker Randy Gregory and Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Oday Aboushi have been suspended one game without pay for their roles in a postgame fight after the game. Sunday. The altercation happened as the players met to exchange handshakes after the Rams’ 51-14 win at SoFi Stadium. Both players can appeal and Gregory has announced that he will appeal.
Here’s a look at what happened after the Week 16 game:
It looked like Gregory punched Aboushi in the helmet, appearing to upset Aboushi and causing him to retaliate with a thrust. They were then separated.
Afterwards, Gregory admitted to hitting Aboushi. “If you want to know if I punched him in the mouth, I did,” he said (via 9News). And I got one.”
On Monday evening, Gregory released a statement apologizing for his actions (via NFL media):
“Dear Broncos Country, I would like to thank my incredible teammates, staff and fans who have supported me throughout this frustrating season. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologize for my actions yesterday. match was full of emotion and disappointment. , and was not a reflection of my character. My goal is to finish this season strong, to play with pride and to be part of the solution and not the problem at the moment. ‘future. Thank you.’
NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan has written a letter to Gregory and Aboushi warning them of the injuries their actions may have caused and explaining how it falls outside of what is expected of him. them from the league.
“As you walked towards a group of teammates, coaches and media, you both stopped and swayed your head and/or neck,” the letter read (via NFL.com). “Your aggressive driving could have caused serious injury and clearly does not reflect the high standards of sportsmanship expected of a professional.”
If the players appeal and win that appeal, they will be able to return to their respective teams on Monday, January 2. The Broncos will next face the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 1, while the Rams will face the Los Angeles Chargers on the same day.
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