NFL punishes Giants HC Brian Daboll for Jaxson Dart situation

NFL penalizes Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll for role in Jaxson Dart controversy The NFL has disciplined the New York Giants for violating the concussion protocol with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart during Week 6. The team has been fined $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 for their actions. Daboll … Read more

Suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for Postgame Fight vs. Chiefs Upheld on Appeal

Appeal to uphold suspension of Lions’ Brian Branch for postgame fight against Chiefs Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct was upheld by a hearing officer appointed by the NFL and NFL Players’ Association. The suspension was due to Branch punching Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, setting off a postgame melee. The suspension … Read more

Lions safety Brian Branch loses appeal of one-game suspension, will miss Week 7 after post-game fight

Brian Branch, Lions safety, upholds one-game suspension following post-game altercation, will sit out Week 7. Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s one-game suspension for fighting after his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs has been upheld upon appeal. Branch initiated a fight after the game and punched receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a skirmish between … Read more