Report: Vontaze Burfict likely to be suspended – NBCSports.com, Nbcsports.com

On Sunday night, we pointed out that Raiders linebackerVontaze Burfictcould be suspended for his illegal hit on Colts tight endJack Doyleeven though Burfict was ejected. Reportedly, Burfict will be suspended for the hit.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL, the league office likely will suspend Burfict today for lowering his helmet and ramming it into Doyle’s helmet.

Burfict has a long history of suspensions for various infractions, but histhree illegal hits from 2018– which drew fines in excess of $ 165, 00 0 – will factor most significantly into a decision to suspend him.

The league officedecided not to suspend Burfictafter a couple of illegal hits against the Steelers last October due to concerns that, if the suspension were overturned on appeal, an impression would be created in 32 locker rooms that the league office is overreaching. This time around, the league seems to be willing to roll the dice that the neutral, independent arbitrators will agree that it’s time for Burfict to take a seat, for Sunday’s game against the Bears or longer.