# James Thrash upholds Greenlaw suspension

> NFL hearing officer James Thrash maintains Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension for head-butting incident.
- Title: James Thrash upholds Greenlaw suspension · NBC Sports
- Summary: NFL hearing officer James Thrash maintains Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension for head-butting incident. The NFL upheld Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/james-thrash-upholds-dre-greenlaw-suspension-for-head-butting-incident
- Published: 2026-10-14T01:21:32.239+00:00
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- Topics: james thrash, dre greenlaw, seahawks, 49ers, nfl, head butting, suspension, linebacker, erickson jones iv, sports
## James Thrash upholds suspension
NFL hearing officer James Thrash upheld Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension for head-butting incident.
## Head-butting incident details
Greenlaw head-butted Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during Sunday's game while wearing a helmet.
## Greenlaw's ejection history
Greenlaw was ejected for the third time since 2022 after last year's suspension for referee conduct.
## Financial penalties
Greenlaw forfeits $136,388 base salary and $23,529 active roster bonus for the game.
## Potential bonus impact
The 49ers may lose Greenlaw's $750,000 incentive based on 75-percent playing time for the season.
## Key takeaway

The NFL upheld Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension after he head-butted Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV during Sunday's game.