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Editorial sports image for Bills Cut Chauncey Gardner-Johnson After Spitting SuspensionNFL

Bills Cut Chauncey Gardner-Johnson After Spitting Suspension

The Buffalo Bills have released starting safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson immediately following his one-game suspension for spitting at a Raiders player.Roster MoveSuspensionBreaking NewsRead article
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James Pearce Jr. Returns to Save a Falcons Team That Needs Offense

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. returns from an eight-game suspension, giving Atlanta a massive defensive boost just days after a brutal shutout loss.SuspensionRoster MoveBreaking News
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James Pearce Jr. Returns from Suspension to Save the Falcons' Pass Rush

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. has officially been reinstated after serving an eight-game suspension, bringing his 10.5-sack rookie pedigree back to a defense that desperately needs a spark.SuspensionRoster MoveAnalysis
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Hawks Rookie Kingston Flemings Suspended After Garbage-Time Elbow

Atlanta Hawks rookie Kingston Flemings has been suspended one game without pay for intentionally elbowing Bryce McGowens in the head during a blowout loss to the Pelicans.SuspensionRoster Move
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Hawks Rookie Kingston Flemings Suspended One Game for Elbowing Bryce McGowens

Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kingston Flemings has been suspended for one game after intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens in the head during a blowout loss.SuspensionRoster MoveAnalysis
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Red Wings Suspend Captain Dylan Larkin Without Pay in Bizarre Thursday Shocker

The Detroit Red Wings have suspended captain Dylan Larkin without pay, leaving fans and bettors scrambling for answers ahead of their matchup with the Blackhawks.SuspensionBreaking News
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The Chiefs Just Put Harrison Butker on Notice by Signing Justin Tucker

Justin Tucker is back in the NFL, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad after a 10-game suspension to serve as insurance for a struggling Harrison Butker.Roster MoveSuspension
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Montez Sweat Hit With Two-Game Suspension Over 'Unintentional' Banned Substance

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games after violating the NFL's PED policy, claiming the ingestion was unintentional.SuspensionBreaking News
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Connor Hellebuyck is Back, and the Devils' Salary Cap is Hanging by a Thread

Connor Hellebuyck has been reinstated from his suspension, leaving the New Jersey Devils with a microscopic $103K in projected cap space.SuspensionRoster MoveBetting
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Connor Hellebuyck's Training Camp Holdout Just Handed the Devils a Perfect Salary Cap Loophole

Connor Hellebuyck's suspension for missing training camp reduced his cap hit to $8.1 million, allowing the New Jersey Devils to activate him with their $8.2 million in space without making a corresponding roster move.Roster MoveSuspensionAnalysis
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson's Spitting Suspension Upheld Because the NFL Doesn't Do Llama Exemptions

The NFL has upheld the one-game suspension for Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after he was caught spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.SuspensionAnalysis
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson Suspended One Game for Spitting at Brock Bowers

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been suspended for one game without pay after spitting at a Las Vegas Raiders player, leaving Buffalo shorthanded against the Ravens.SuspensionAnalysis
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Connor Hellebuyck’s Awkward Return to the Jets is Officially Set for October 23

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will reportedly see his suspension end on October 23, setting up an incredibly awkward reunion after his offseason trade request and training camp holdout.SuspensionRoster MoveRumor