The NFL has made its rulings in regard to the appeals of Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey.
Garrett's indefinite suspension and all of the penalties involved with it were upheld.
Pouncey's three-game suspension was reduced to two.
Appeals officers Derrick Brooks and James Thrash, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, have reached their decisions on the discipline appeals for Myles Garrett and Maurkice Pouncey. pic.twitter.com/xfLpiHpVBc
— Michael Signora (@NFLfootballinfo) November 21, 2019
Earlier in the day, the league announced a one-game suspension for Cleveland defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi was upheld.
The suspensions came from the involvement by all three in a brawl that took place at the end of the Browns' 21-7 victory last Thursday night over the Steelers.
Garrett became entangled with Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with eight seconds remaining after wrestling him to the ground. Rudolph grabbed at Garrett's helmet and the defensive end ripped the helmet from Rudolph's head before guard David DeCastro got between the two.
Rudolph charged at Garrett and the defensive lineman swung the helmet at Rudolph, hitting him over the head with it. Garrett was then tackled to the ground by DeCastro and Pouncey, with Pouncey punching and kicking him in the head.
Ogunjobi ran into the fray, hitting Rudolph from behind and knocking him to the ground.
Garrett since claimed during his hearing Rudolph used a racial slur, a charge the Steelers quarterback vehemently denied.
Further fines, including one to Rudolph, are expected to be announced by the league Friday.
Pouncey's suspension will mean that he will miss this Sunday's game for the Steelers in Cincinnati against the Bengals and the rematch with the Browns Dec. 1 at Heinz Field.
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