Ndamukon Suh called Goodell to apologize for stomp

Published on November 29th, 2011

Ndamukong Suh called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to apologize for stomping an opponent on Thanksgiving, ESPN reported Monday.

ESPN reported previously that Suh faces at least a two-game suspension, and possibly anger management classes, for his run-in with Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith and that Goodell could hand down the punishment as early as Tuesday.

Suh, who was ejected from the game, was voted by NFL players in a recent Sporting News survey as the league’s dirtiest player by a wide margin.
Since coming into the league, Suh has been fined $42,500. The latest incident comes on the heels of a meeting in New York between Suh and league officials to discuss his behavior on the field.

“The on-field conduct exhibited by Ndamukong Suh that led to his ejection from yesterday’s game was unacceptable and failed to meet the high level of sportsmanship we expect from our players,” the Lions said in a news release. “Ndamukong has made many positive contributions to the Lions on and off the field. We expect his behavior going forward to consistently reflect that high standard of professionalism.”

Suh said on his Facebook page, “My reaction on Thursday was unacceptable. I made a mistake, and have learned from it.”

The Lions face the New Orleans Saints in Week 13.

 

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