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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict 5-game suspension

Burfict is accused of hitting a defenseless player in the second preseason game of the 2017 NFL season.

Contributors: Cincy Jungle Staff

Cincinnati Bengals’ starting linebacker Vontaze Burfict is facing a five-game suspension for an “illegal hit” against Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman from the second preseason game this year.

Burfict is appealing the unprecedented suspension, which would cause him to miss the first five games of the 2017 NFL season, if upheld.

The Bengals play the Ravens, Texans, Packers, Browns and Bills in the first five weeks of the 2017 NFL season. The Bengals then have a Week 6 bye before playing the Steelers in Week 7.

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Aug 27, 2017, 11:04pm EDT

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September 7, 2017
Bengals approval poll: Vontaze Burfict gets 3-year contract extension

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Did the Bengals make the right move getting Vontaze Burfict signed to his big extension?
September 7, 2017
Bengals and Vontaze Burfict agree to massive contract extension

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

The Bengals get one of their key free agents locked up for the foreseeable future.
September 5, 2017
Explaining the suspension list rules for Adam Jones and Vontaze Burfict

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

There’s a long list of rules for Burfict and Jones to follow during their respective suspensions.
August 31, 2017
The Orange and Black Insider Bengals podcast: Suspending hope

By Anthony Cosenza@CJAnthonyCUI

There is a lot of craziness surrounding the Bengals as they get oh-so-close to Week 1 of the regular season. Will Vontaze Burfict win his appeal on his suspension? We also examine how the roster is shaping up with some recent moves.
August 31, 2017
Coach Talk, with Dr. Hodgie: Marvin Lewis’ secret feelings about Burfict’s suspension

By Dr. Hodgie E. Smodgie@hodgiesmodgie

What does Marvin Lewis really think about Vontaze Burfict’s suspension? We broke through the coach talk to find out.
August 31, 2017
Why NFL’s explanation of Vontaze Burfict’s suspension still doesn’t make sense

By John Acree

The Bengals linebacker did not clearly violate any rules, despite what the NFL wants you to believe.
August 30, 2017
Burfict suspended 3 games to start NFL season after appeal

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

The Cincinnati Bengals linebacker will miss the first three games of the 2017 NFL season after James Thrash lowered the suspension ruling from five games to three.
August 30, 2017
“Very good case” presented by Burfict in appeal; decision expected within 48 hours

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

Vontaze Burfict is hoping his appeal officer will rescind the five-game suspension handed down by the NFL.
August 30, 2017
Vinny Rey has experience to lead during Burfict’s suspension

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

Vincent Rey has stepped in for Vontaze Burfict many times before and he’ll do it again if Burfict is suspended to start the 2017 season.
August 29, 2017
Burfict hoping suspension gets rescinded, “surprised” by NFL’s decision

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

Burfict, his Bengals teammates, Marvin Lewis and the NFL senior V.P. of officiating speak out on the Cincinnati linebacker’s five-game suspension.
August 29, 2017
Burfict suspension appeal will go through James Thrash

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Burfict will attempt to win an appeal with a hearing officer who had a long career as an NFL receiver.
August 28, 2017
Stephen A. Smith admires, criticizes Burfict for latest suspension

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Stephen A. Smith (shockingly) weighs in on Burfict’s five-game suspension.
August 28, 2017
NFL’s reaction to Vontaze Burfict feels forced

By Josh Kirkendall@Josh_Kirkendall

The NFL announced Vontaze Burfict could serve a five-game suspension to start the 2017 season. Aside from his chaotic history, we’re not sure what the real infraction is that caused this suspension.
August 28, 2017
3 Bengals who could replace Burfict if his suspension is upheld

By Kyle Phelps@KylePhelps92

Replacing Burfict’s impact on defense seems like an impossible task, but the Bengals do have a few options if his suspension holds up.
August 28, 2017
Burfict: I’ve let down my teammates; Chiefs player said hit was legal

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

Vontaze Burfict has responded to the news of his five-game suspension to start out the 2017 NFL season.
August 27, 2017
Bengals believe Vontaze Burfict’s suspension-causing hit was legal

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

The Bengals are unsurprisingly standing behind Burfict as he faces a five-game suspension.
August 27, 2017
Reactions to Vontaze Burfict’s 5-game suspension

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

Bengals Twitter did not take kindly to the news of Burfict’s suspension.
August 27, 2017
Vontaze Burfict facing 5-game suspension

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

This is terrible news for the Bengals and Burfict.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict 5-game suspension

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