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Greenlaw Suspended, NFL Enforces Tough Stance on Officials

10/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

Dre Greenlaw, linebacker, received a one-game suspension for verbally threatening referee Brad Allen.
Justin Strnad was fined $15,486 for making contact with Brad Allen during postgame celebrations.
Riley Moss was fined $8,253 for a facemask penalty.
The NFL emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for contact with officials, and the Broncos will elevate Jordan Turner from the practice squad to fill Greenlaw's spot as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's zero-tolerance policy for player contact with officials emerged in 2018 after incidents that threatened game integrity, including a $1.2 million in fines that season. This policy followed the 2012 bounty scandal involving the New Orleans Saints, where players were incentivized to injure opponents, prompting the league to prioritize respect for officials and player safety in its enforcement efforts.

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Story summary

Dre Greenlaw, linebacker, received a one-game suspension for verbally threatening referee Brad Allen.
Justin Strnad was fined $15,486 for making contact with Brad Allen during postgame celebrations.
Riley Moss was fined $8,253 for a facemask penalty.
The NFL emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for contact with officials, and the Broncos will elevate Jordan Turner from the practice squad to fill Greenlaw's spot as they prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys.

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