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49ers’ Dre Greenlaw officially out for MNF vs. Commanders after suspension is upheld

The San Francisco 49ers will be without one of their defensive leaders when they put their unbeaten record on the line next week. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s appeal of his one-game suspension was denied on Tuesday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported.…

By Miguel La Torre · Clutch Points

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 1:45 AM

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Dre Greenlaw will miss Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders after his one-game suspension was upheld.
Hearing officer James Thrash upheld the NFL's ban following Greenlaw's appeal on Tuesday.
Greenlaw was suspended and ejected for a late hit on Sam Darnold and headbutting an unhelmeted Ernest Jones IV.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw will miss the upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders on October 19. Hearing officer James Thrash denied Greenlaw's appeal on Tuesday, upholding a one-game unpaid suspension issued by the NFL for violating sportsmanship rules.

The punishment follows an ejection during the 49ers' 32-29 victory against the Seattle Seahawks. Greenlaw committed a late hit on quarterback Sam Darnold and subsequently headbutted helmetless linebacker Ernest Jones IV, causing him to bleed. Greenlaw will be eligible to return in Week 7.

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