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The Pittsburgh Steelers received injury updates on key players, with T.J. Watt diagnosed with a grade 2 MCL sprain and a potential two-week absence, while Minkah Fitzpatrick and Damontae Kazee are set to return for the wild card round. Trenton Thompson is dealing with a neck injury and will assess his readiness throughout the week, aiming for a playoff return.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd criticizes Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens for his lack of camaraderie and effort on the field. Meanwhile, T.J. Watt expresses confusion over some Steelers players not responding to coach Mike Tomlin's messaging. Steelers safety Damontae Kazee's suspension is upheld, ruling him out for the rest of the regular season. Jaromir Jagr continues to play hockey in the Czech Republic at the age of 51. Robert Morris' basketball team secures an exciting win over St. Francis.
James Thrash, the hearing officer, has upheld the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the regular season due to an illegal hit on Colts receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. However, if the Steelers make it to the playoffs, Kazee will be eligible to play. The NFL initially suspended Kazee for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs, making this ruling a partial victory for him. The Steelers will finish the regular season with games against the Bengals, Seahawks, and Ravens.
The NFL has upheld the regular-season suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee after his appeal was heard by officer James Thrash. Kazee was suspended for three games without pay for a hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. that resulted in a concussion. Kazee had previously been fined five times this season for unnecessary roughness, and his status as a repeat offender influenced the decision. If the Steelers make the playoffs, Kazee will be eligible to rejoin the active roster.
Damontae Kazee, safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has lost his appeal with the NFL over his suspension for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Kazee will miss the remaining three games of the regular season but could return for the playoffs if the Steelers qualify. The hit forced Pittman to leave the game with a concussion. Kazee's agent expressed concern about the severity of the punishment, citing the pressure defensive players face to make plays without intending to injure. The Steelers may need to rely on cornerback Patrick Peterson to rotate in at safety due to injuries.
Patrick Peterson, a teammate of Damontae Kazee, believes that the NFL's decision to suspend Kazee for the rest of the season is excessive. Peterson argues that the punishment does not fit the crime, especially considering that four out of the five fines Kazee received this year were overturned on appeal. Peterson also emphasizes that offenses have a responsibility to protect themselves and questions the league's expectations of defenders in split-second moments. He disagrees with the assessment that Kazee's hit was dirty and believes that the suspension may be reduced on appeal, as is often the case with NFL punishments.
Tom Brady's comments on Damontae Kazee's season-ending suspension highlight the need for the NFL to prioritize player safety without compromising the integrity of the game. Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard agree with Brady's stance and discuss potential ways the league can achieve this delicate balance.
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe of ESPN's First Take criticized the NFL's decision to suspend Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season following a hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. While acknowledging Kazee's prior history of unnecessary roughness, both commentators felt that a season-ending suspension was excessive, suggesting that a one or two-game suspension would have been more appropriate. They argued that the league's emphasis on player safety has made it increasingly difficult for defenders to make split-second decisions on the field.
NFL analyst Jeff Saturday supports the league's decision to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season due to repeated instances of targeting penalties. Kazee's suspension came after a hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr., resulting in an injury. Kazee has been fined five times this season for excessive helmet contact. Some argue that punishing defenders for trying to make a play is unfair, while others, including Saturday, believe the league needed to take a stand against repeated dangerous behavior.
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season without pay due to "repeated violations" of player safety rules. Kazee was ejected from a recent game for an illegal hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., resulting in a concussion. This suspension means Kazee will miss the Steelers' remaining regular-season games and any potential playoff games. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to speculate on potential discipline before the announcement. Kazee can appeal the decision.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2023 NFL season, including playoff games, for repeatedly violating playing rules after a violent hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Kazee's hit, which resulted in a concussion for Pittman, led to a 15-yard penalty and ejection. The suspension was issued by NFL vice president of health and safety Jon Runyan, citing a rule that prohibits hitting a defenseless player in the head or neck area. Kazee plans to appeal the suspension.
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended for the remainder of the regular season and potential postseason games for repeated violations of player safety rules. The suspension comes after Kazee launched himself at the head of an opposing player during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. The NFL Vice President of Football Operations issued the suspension, citing the need for greater penalties when players repeatedly violate safety rules. Kazee can appeal the suspension, and in response, Tom Brady suggested that quarterbacks should take responsibility for their decisions to avoid exposing their teammates to dangerous hits.
Tom Brady criticized the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for a hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., stating that blaming the defender alone was "flat out wrong." Brady argued that the incident highlighted the need for better quarterback play and coaching, emphasizing that quarterbacks should not throw the ball in areas that expose their teammates to dangerous hits. The NFL suspended Kazee for the remainder of the season, citing a violation of player safety rules. Brady's comments echo his previous concerns about the league's efforts to reduce violent contact and the impact on the quality of play.
The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the rest of the season due to "repeated violations" of player safety rules. Kazee was ejected from a game against the Indianapolis Colts after making illegal contact with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who went into the concussion protocol. Kazee, who has been fined multiple times this season, will miss the Steelers' remaining regular-season games and any potential playoff games. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin declined to speculate on potential discipline before the suspension was announced.
Tom Brady defends Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee after his hit on Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr., stating that quarterbacks should not throw the ball in areas that expose their teammates to such hits and that coaches need to coach better. Kazee was suspended for the rest of the season and playoffs for the hit. Brady has previously criticized the quality of coaching and talent development in the NFL. Colts coaches and players also commented on the hit, expressing concern for player safety and frustration with the NFL's rulings on defensive plays.