NFL Suspends 49ers Linebacker Dre Greenlaw for One Game Following On-Field Incident
The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game after he head-butted an opponent, Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV, during Sunday's game.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, October 12, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has issued a one-game suspension to San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. The decision follows an incident during Sunday’s game where Greenlaw head-butted an opponent, identified as Seattle Seahawks player Ernest Jones IV.
The suspension means Greenlaw will miss an upcoming game due to the disciplinary action taken by the league. The NFL’s conduct policy outlines rules regarding player safety and actions on the field, which are reviewed by the league office following game contests.
The specific details of the review process and the exact game Greenlaw will miss were not provided in the summary. The incident occurred during a game played on Sunday. The league has not released further comment beyond the suspension announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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