08-28-2017, 12:25 AM
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict will reportedly be suspended for five games because of an illegal hit on fullback Anthony Sherman, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Schefter added that Burfict is appealing the suspension and will have a hearing next week.
The hit took place in the second quarter of his team's Week 2 preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
Schefter added that Burfict is appealing the suspension and will have a hearing next week.
The hit took place in the second quarter of his team's Week 2 preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
