Tre’von Moehrig Suspended After Appeal
The suspension of a game imposed on Carolina Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig for hitting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin area was upheld after an appeal. The league announced this on Wednesday night. Moehrig, who according to coach Dave Canales is dealing with an ankle injury, will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The suspension will cost Moehrig $65,000 of his $1.17 million salary, which is equivalent to one game’s pay. The appeal was decided by Derrick Brooks, one of the three hearing officers jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.Near the end of Monday night’s game, which the 49ers won 20-9, the television cameras showed Moehrig delivering a blow to Jennings’ groin area. Jennings did not react immediately and was seen asking the officials to throw a flag. However, Jennings punched Moehrig after the game.
It’s a tough loss for the Panthers, who could also be without their starting cornerback Jaycee Horn, after he suffered a concussion against the 49ers. Horn remains in concussion protocol. Carolina has a 6-6 record, half a game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) in the NFC South, heading into Sunday’s home game against the Rams, who have a 9-2 record. Moehrig will be eligible to return to the Panthers’ active roster next Monday.
