The NFL has suspended Lions safety Brian Branch for the blow to the head that sparked post-game chaos following Sunday night’s loss to the Chiefs. Branch has appealed , and the decision could come at any time.
On Monday, we listed some of the prior incidents that could be regarded as precedent in the appeal. Here are a few others.
In late 2022, Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory and Rams offensive lineman Oday Aboushi were suspended one game each for fighting after a game. Both suspensions were overturned on appeal . Gregory was instead fined $50,000, and Aboushi was fined $12,000.
Earlier that year, Bills offensive lineman Bobby Hart was suspended one game for approaching a Titans player after a game, confronting him, and throwing a punch that hit a Titans coach. The s