The National Football League dropped the hammer on Vontaze Burfict.
On Sunday, the often controversial linebacker delivered a vicious helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts TE Jack Doyle and it quickly led to his ejection from the game.
On Monday morning, Chris Mortensen reported that he could actually face a season-long suspension, and that’s exactly what happened:
You can expect Burfict to appeal this right away, but his history of on-the-field incidents that have led to suspensions is why this punishment is so severe.
The 29-year-old signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Raiders during the offseason.
