Key Takeaways

• In the second quarter of San Francisco's 32-29 victory over Seattle, Greenlaw delivered a late hit on Sam Darnold near the Seahawks' sideline, which prompted immediate confrontations from Seattle players.
• After the late hit, Greenlaw head-butted Ernest Jones IV, who was not wearing a helmet, and Greenlaw was ejected for a personal foul and a violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 addressing unsportsmanlike actions.
• The NFL publicly stated that the head-butt violated sportsmanship standards, leading to a one-game suspension that will keep Greenlaw out of the lineup for the next contest.
• NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Greenlaw is appealing the suspension, with a decision pending outcomes of the appeal process.
• Greenlaw has a history of on-field discipline, including a prior one-game suspension last season for berating an official and a helmet-to-helmet incident in 2022 that contributed to multiple ejections across his career.
• The 29-year-old linebacker had accumulated 37 tackles in five games prior to the suspension, and he returned to the 49ers this season after a stint with the Broncos in 2025, highlighting his ongoing role on the defense.
• The suspension aligns with previous league actions on similar incidents and sets a precedent for how sideline altercations are penalized, with the team preparing for a Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.