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NFL Upholds One-Game Suspension of Seahawks' Derick Hall Ahead of Week 17

A jointly appointed appeals officer affirmed the penalty over Hall’s step on Rams guard Kevin Dotson, leaving Seattle short at outside linebacker.

Overview

  • Hall will miss Sunday’s game at the Panthers and is eligible to return to Seattle’s active roster on Dec. 29.
  • Hearing officer Ramon Foster, appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, upheld the ban, an outcome announced by NFL executive Michael Signora.
  • The league determined Hall unnecessarily stepped on Kevin Dotson’s leg; Dotson exited with an ankle injury and was later seen in a boot and on crutches.
  • Hall’s one-game suspension is without pay, costing him roughly $87,700 for the week, according to ESPN.
  • With Seattle at 12-3 in the NFC race, outside linebacker snaps are expected to shift to the rotation that includes Drake Thomas, Jared Ivey and Tyrice Knight.