Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict loses his 3 game suspension appeal
Vontaze Burfict the Bengals linebacker lost his appeal today according to ESPN reporter Dan Graziano.
The Bengals linebacker was handed the suspension after a brutal hit on Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown that caused a concussion.
Source: Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict’s 3-game suspension upheld by appeals officer Derrick Brooks.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016
Burfict met Thursday with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, at Burfict’s request, to discuss his behavior and what to do going forward.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016
Source says Burfict, his agent and Bengals coach Mavin Lewis met today with Goodell and Troy Vincent, after appeal was denied.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016
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