EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSan Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw's appeal of a one-game suspension was denied by the NFL on Tuesday, and he will miss the team's Monday night game against the Washington Commanders.Greenlaw was suspended without pay by the league following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in Sunday's win against the Seattle Seahawks.With 6:30 left in the first half of that game, Greenlaw hit Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold late and out of bounds, then was involved in a skirmish with Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV in which he head-butted Jones, who was not wearing a helmet.According to a statement from the league, Greenlaw violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 of the league's rules, which applies to "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."It is Greenlaw's second one-game suspension in as many years. As a member of the Denver Broncos last season, Greenlaw received a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct when he ran toward referee Brad Allen during a game and, according to the ruling, "verbally threatened him."Sunday's ejection was the third of Greenlaw's career. He previously was disqualified for a late hit on Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in 2022 and for a similar sideline dustup in a 2023 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
