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Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey will appeal after being suspended three games, fined

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 11/15/19

Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey became a hero in the eyes of many when he punched and kicked Myles Garrett after the Cleveland Browns star assaulted Mason Rudolph with his own helmet on Thursday night.

As a byproduct of Pouncey coming to the defense of his quarterback, he’s been suspended three games and fined by the NFL, though he will appeal.

#Steelers OL Maurkice Pouncey, suspended 3 games by the NFL and fined, is expected to appeal, source said. This suspension, if it stands, would keep him from playing the #Browns again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2019

Pouncey knew he’d get suspended for his actions, and he simply did not care.

“It’s bigger than football. It’s protection.” -Maurkice Pouncey pic.twitter.com/4gC00vblfP
— Jacob Klinger (@Jacob_Klinger_) November 15, 2019

It's entirely possible that Pouncey will see his suspension reduced. However, it’s likely he will still miss the Steelers’ next game against Cleveland, which takes place in two weeks.

Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL Friday morning.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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