NFL suspends Bo Nix teammate after heated confrontation with referee during Giants-Broncos game

Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos celebrated a dramatic win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but the aftermath quickly turned sour when linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended by the NFL. According to Ian Rapoport, the league determined that Greenlaw “chased after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him.”

Rapoport reported that Greenlaw’s actions were deemed “unsportsmanlike conduct,” leading to a one-game suspension without pay. The NFL’s disciplinary office reviewed footage and statements before issuing the punishment. It’s a disappointing twist for a player who had been eager to rejoin his teammates.

Bo Nix, who has been instrumental in Denver’s recent turnaround, will now lead a team missing key depth on defense. “He understands the importance of composure,” Rapoport noted of the organization’s response, as the Broncos aim to refocus after a turbulent win.

Next week, the Broncos will face the Cowboys in what shapes up to be a critical test for the team. Without Greenlaw, the NFL’s fourth-best defense will have a significant gap that Dak Prescott could easily exploit.

How has Greenlaw performed for the Broncos?

So far, Greenlaw has played just one game for the Broncos, contributing a total of 6 tackles and one QB hit in that single appearance. This output suggests he is in good form and ready to play at the level he showed during his best years in San Francisco. It is worth noting that last season with the 49ers, he was limited to only two games due to injury.

Broncos boast a strong defense

The Broncos’ defense appears rock-solid. Prior to the game against the Giants, where they allowed 32 points, they were holding opponents to under twenty points per game, signaling that key adjustments had been made. Their current season average stands at 18.1 points allowed per game.