Vontaze Burfict Reportedly Facing Suspension for Hit on Antonio Brown

January 10, 2016   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict could face a suspension as a result of his hit on Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Antonio Brown on Saturday night, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The basis for that possible suspension comes from the fact Burfict is a repeat offender who was fined "nearly $70,000 for hits and penalties in the Bengals' Week 14 game against the Steelers," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
Brown suffered a concussion on the fourth-quarter hit, which drew a 15-yard personal-foul penalty and helped the Steelers move toward a game-winning field-goal attempt.
The play can be seen at the 6:29 mark of the following video:
Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter left the sideline to check on Brown, which is against league rules, but officials allowed it due to "real concern" for Brown, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Moments after the hit on Brown, Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was also called for a 15-yard penal...

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