Tuesday, 10:40pm: Hill’s suspension has been reduced from two games to one by NFL-NFLPA appeals officer Derrick Brooks, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (via Twitter).
Monday, 3:13pm: The NFL has suspended Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill for the next two games without pay (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero). Hill, who punched Raiders lineman John Simpson after last week’s game, won’t be eligible to return to the roster until Monday Dec. 13.
“After the Las Vegas Raiders-Dallas Cowboys game on November 25, you engaged in conduct that this office considers unnecessary roughness and displays a lack of sportsmanship,” VP of Football Operations Jon Runyan wrote in an open letter to Hill. “Specifically, as both teams were shaking hands, you waited more than 50 seconds for your opponent at the 50-yard line. When you located him, you then walked toward him in the opposite direction of your locker room. You both engaged in a verbal chest-to-chest confrontation which you escalated by throwing an open hand punch to his facemask, forcible enough to cause your opponent’s helmet to come off.”
Hill could still appeal the ban and make his case before either Derrick Brooks or James Thrash, the ex-players who operate as suspension hearing officers. But, barring any changes, Hill will be withheld from the next two games against the Saints and the Washington Football Team.
It’s yet another blow to the Cowboys’ defensive line, though they could have reinforcements in time for Thursday. DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory, and Neville Gallimore have all been designated for return and would be eligible to play against New Orleans.
Love this! No excuse for Hills actions but really. DK Metcalf in two back to back games swung like a madman play after play in Nationally televised games and walked off without any games missed? NOW! just what was said to Hill to get that response? The league needs to fo a better job of getting to the root cause of these fights. Clearly theres a build up to the event?
DK has done some dumb stuff but nothing to get ejected suspended for IMHO. I am a bit biased but reffing my sons pee wee FB games has taught me to be impartial. Mostly because flag football doesn’t keep score.
Honestly I think he got too much noterietry too early and fast. Not undeserved but it spun him deeper into the diva hole. It doesn’t seem Russ wants to hold him accountable. Russ is battling his own demons. Last year in the Rams game the one DK ran down Baker from behind Russ threw his first int which was a pick 6. He was everyone’s mvp until that game. Something snapped he can’t do much anymore overthrowing players throwing into 3 Ds and 1 WR. Not sure if this is to get out of town or what but if he is going to play like this 3 more years get the 3 1st for him and move on.
Glad to see those anti-taunting penalties are working as intended.
Meanwhile Aaron Donald grabs a GB Packers player by his throat and chokes him and nothing.
Wonder what would’ve happened if it were Jon Runyan’s son, who was right next to Lucas getting choked.
SO they have video showing the Raiders player basically starting it and nothing for him? Of course not the NFL is a joke…. it only has the ‘illusion’ of being ‘punishment’ meanwhile it’s just for show. Roger is ruining the NFL.. no matter how many articles they say that ‘a record number watched this game….’ is pure BS. Of course people watched this game…. it was THE only game on and it was during dinner…. so it’s misleading to brag about the numbers but it plays right into their hands.