Vontaze Burfict still won’t play in September, but his suspension has been reduced.
The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker had his five-game suspension reduced to three games. ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported the news, as did NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport also tweeted out a screenshot of the official press release announcing the suspension reduction.
Here is the official release on #Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict's suspension being reduced pic.twitter.com/LJ0Q6YTTF4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2017
Burfict was suspended for an illegal hit on Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman during a preseason game. And the initial five-game suspension was imposed in part due to Burfict’s lengthy history as a repeat offender.
The controversial linebacker now will be eligible to return for the Bengals’ Week 4 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
Thumbnail photo via Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY Sports Images
