Key Takeaways

• Greenlaw received a one-game suspension for head-butting an opposing player without a helmet during a narrow win against Seattle, an action the NFL labeled as violating sportsmanship principles.
• The punishment will sideline him for the next game against Washington, pending any appeal he may file.
• The incident occurred after a late hit on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold forced a personal foul in the second quarter of the 32-29 victory.
• Greenlaw has a documented history of disciplinary issues, including prior ejections and a helmet-to-helmet hit that led to a suspension in 2022, as well as a season-long suspension for berating an official last year.
• In the course of this season, he has recorded 37 tackles across five games and recently returned to the 49ers after a stint with the Broncos in 2025.
• Coach Kyle Shanahan attributed the episode to a failure to remain composed and emphasized that smarter conduct is necessary, especially when engaging opponents on their bench.