NFL Suspends 49ers Linebacker Dre Greenlaw for One Game Following Headbutt Incident
The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game following a headbutt incident on an opponent during the game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Greenville New Bern Washington, 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 during the recent game between the 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks.
According to league reports, Greenlaw’s suspension is a direct result of a headbutt that occurred during the contest against the Seahawks. The specific opponent involved in the headbutt was not detailed in the summary provided.
The incident led to disciplinary action from the NFL, culminating in the one-game ban for the 49ers’ linebacker. The exact date of the game was not specified, but it involved the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Seattle Seahawks. Details regarding any prior incidents or the specific nature of the headbutt, beyond it being a headbutt on an opponent, were not provided.
As a consequence of this suspension, Dre Greenlaw will miss one upcoming NFL game. The team and Greenlaw have not issued a public statement regarding the suspension, and further details about the disciplinary process or potential appeals were not made available.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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