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» SI: It's time for the NFL to get serious after weekend of vicious hits
» AP: NFL may start suspending players for violent hits
After some scary collisions in NFL games on Sunday, the league is expected to announce by Wednesday that players will face suspension for "devastating hits" and "head shots," effective this weekend. Previously, players were typically fined for such a hit.
The Steelers' Harrison said it would be a 'travesty' if he got fined for his hit tackle of Massaquoi.
National Post columnist Bruce Arthur adds, "Real suspensions for helmet-to-helmet hits are better than nothing, but you cannot untangle the danger from football. You can only make it a little safer, but never safe."
» Washington Post: Brandon Meriweather: 'I'm going to be aggressive, point blank.'
» ESPN: James Harrison OK with dishing pain
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On Football Night in America on Sunday, former NFL safety Rodney Harrison said fining players is not enough for violent hits. "You have to suspend these guys. These guys are making millions of dollars," he said. "The NFL [has to say], 'We're going to really protect our players. We're going to suspend these guys, not one game, but possibly two or more games.'''
"I didn't hit that hard, to be honest with you. When you get a guy on the ground, it's a perfect tackle," Harrison told ESPN. "There's a big difference between being hurt and being injured. You get hurt,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you shake it off and come back the next series or the next game. I try to hurt people."
On Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson both sustained concussions after colliding. The NFL is reviewing Steelers linebacker James Harrison's hit on Mohamed Massaquoi, which sent him to the sideline with a head injury. And, Ravens tight end Todd Heap accused Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather of "one of those hits that shouldn't happen."
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Follow NFL to announce suspensions for violent hits Published: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 10:18 AM Updated: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 11:05 AM
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"We can't and won't tolerate what we saw Sunday," NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson told ESPN on Monday. "We've got to get the message to players that these devastating hits and head shots will be met with a very necessary higher standard of accountability. We have to dispel the notion that you get one free pass in these egregious or flagrant shots."