Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, the league announced on Monday.
Greenlaw, 28, has three days to appeal the suspension.
Following the conclusion of the Giants-Broncos game, where the Broncos scored 33 points to defeat New York 33-32. Greenlaw chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field.
Greenlaw, who signed with the Broncos in the offseason, will be eligible to return to the Broncos’ active roster on Monday, Oct. 27, following the team’s Oct. 26 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
The NFL issued the suspension for a violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b), which prohibits “the use of abusive, threatening or insulting language or gestures to opponents, teammates, officials, or representatives of the League.”
The Broncos(5-2) will host the Cowboys(3-3-1) next Sunday.
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