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NFL Suspends Broncos’ Dre Greenlaw One Game for Postgame Threat Toward Referee

Greenlaw faces a three-day appeal window before the ban would sideline him for Week 8 against the Cowboys.

Sep 21, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) on the sidelines prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Dre Greenlaw of the Denver Broncos exits the field after an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif.
Dre Greenlaw #57 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi's Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Santa Clara, California.

Overview

  • League officials said Greenlaw chased and verbally threatened referee Brad Allen after Denver’s 33-32 win over the Giants, citing video of the incident.
  • Under Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b), the NFL issued a one-game suspension without pay for abusive or threatening conduct toward an official.
  • The penalty would keep Greenlaw out Sunday versus Dallas, with eligibility to return to the active roster next Monday if the suspension stands.
  • A flag was thrown after the confrontation even though the game had ended, and teammates escorted Greenlaw away from the official.
  • Sunday’s game was Greenlaw’s season debut after a quad injury; he played limited snaps and recorded six tackles before the suspension was announced.