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Greenlaw Suspended After Head Butt Incident

PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2026, 1:04 AM ET

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The San Francisco 49ers will miss linebacker Dre Greenlaw for Monday’s game against Washington. The NFL announced that hearing officer James Thrash, a former receiver, upheld the one‑game suspension imposed on Greenlaw. During the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, Greenlaw delivered a head‑butt to Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV while wearing a helmet; Jones was not. Greenlaw was ejected, marking his third ejection since 2022. He will forfeit one hundred thirty‑six thousand three hundred eighty‑eight dollars in base salary and lose a twenty‑three thousand five hundred twenty‑nine dollar roster bonus. The 49ers may seek partial repayment of his two‑point‑five‑million‑dollar signing bonus. The missed reps also hinder Greenlaw’s chance to earn a seven‑five‑thousand‑dollar incentive tied to playing time, which would double if the team reaches the playoffs.

By Nathan B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On October 7 2025 Greenlaw head‑butts Jones, Seahawks linebacker, during second quarter.
On October 7 2025 Greenlaw ejected, third ejection since 2022.
On October 8 2025 NFL imposes one‑game suspension on Greenlaw.

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