On Tuesday, the National Football League (NFL) announced that defensive end Bronson Kaufusi of the Baltimore Ravens had been suspended for one game following a vicious tackle on wide receiver Dezmon Hastings of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game between the two teams.
Kaufusi was flagged for unnecessary roughness after he tackled Hastings from behind and drove him into the ground. The tackle was deemed to be a violation of the NFL’s rules on player safety, and Kaufusi was suspended without pay for one game.
The suspension is the latest in a string of disciplinary actions taken by the NFL in recent weeks. The league has been cracking down on dangerous and illegal hits, and has been issuing suspensions to players who violate the rules.
Kaufusi is the third player to be suspended this season for a dangerous tackle. He joins New York Giants safety Landon Collins and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who were both suspended for one game earlier this season.
The suspension is a reminder that the NFL is serious about player safety, and that it will take action against players who violate its rules. Players must be aware that dangerous and illegal hits will not be tolerated, and that they will face consequences if they violate the league’s rules.
Kaufusi will be eligible to return to the field after his one-game suspension is over. Until then, he will have to watch from the sidelines as his team takes on the Cleveland Browns this Sunday.
