Absi and Gregory were suspended for “violating unsportsmanlike conduct and needless trolling rules”. No payment will be made during suspension. Both players may appeal the decision. If not appealed, both players can return on his January 2nd and play in the regular season finale.
The altercation took place after the match ended. Abousi was shoved into camera shots as Mayfield was on the field conducting post-game interviews. said to
Mayfield handled the situation well, joking that the O lineman was “feeling myself” after helping Cam Akers grab 118 yards and three touchdowns in the 51-14 win. rice field.
It was hard to tell what happened with that camera angle. Another view showed punches being thrown when Gregory and Abusi met after the match.
The altercation began when both teams were mingling and shaking hands after the game. Aboshi and Gregory were talking the whole time. Aboshi appeared to chat with the other players before returning to Gregory. Before long, it appeared that Gregory had thrown a punch. Aboshi reciprocated and was pushed into Mayfield’s interview.
It wouldn’t be a shock if the Broncos players were frustrated after the loss, but it’s unclear what was said.During the game, the Broncos players jostling bystander. It was his second time this season that the Broncos fought each other during a game.
It was a fitting end to Nathaniel Hackett’s time in Denver. Hackett was fired from the team on Monday. He lasted only 15 games as the team’s head coach, going 4 wins and 11 losses.