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Seahawks' Derick Hall Suspended for Game After Controversial Tackle

12/20/2025

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The NFL suspended Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall for one game without pay for unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct in Los Angeles Rams overtime win.
He stepped on Rams guard Kevin Dotson's leg while Dotson was on the ground, leading to Dotson being carted off.
Hall will miss Week 17 against Panthers and may appeal.
The Seahawks will rely on others for pass rushing as they pursue No. 1 seed.

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The NFL suspended Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall for one game without pay for unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct in Los Angeles Rams overtime win.
He stepped on Rams guard Kevin Dotson's leg while Dotson was on the ground, leading to Dotson being carted off.
Hall will miss Week 17 against Panthers and may appeal.
The Seahawks will rely on others for pass rushing as they pursue No. 1 seed.