Overview
- The league said Greenlaw violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(b) by using abusive or threatening language toward an official, resulting in a one-game, without‑pay ban.
- Video captured by CBS News Colorado showed Greenlaw pursuing Brad Allen after the 33-32 finish, prompting the referee to throw a flag as teammates pulled the linebacker away.
- If the suspension stands, Greenlaw will miss Denver’s Week 8 matchup with the Cowboys and be eligible to rejoin the active roster on Oct. 27.
- Under the collective bargaining agreement, Greenlaw has three days to file an appeal, and multiple reports indicate he intends to challenge the decision.
- Sunday was Greenlaw’s 2025 debut after starting the year on injured reserve; he recorded six tackles in the win, and the outburst’s exact trigger remains unclear, with some reports pointing to a late pass‑interference sequence.