NFL considering suspending Dashon Goldson

Sep 15, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) defends New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) during the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL is considering suspending Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson following his helmet-to-helmet hit in Sunday’s match up against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL is considering suspending Bucs S Dashon Goldson for Sunday's helmet-to-helmet hit as well as his hit history.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2013

In week one against the New York Jets, Goldson delivered a big hit to Jets wide receiver Jeff Cumberland. That hit, classified as a helmet-to-helmet hit as well resulted in a $30,000 fine. Obviously that didn’t deter Goldson or make him feel the urge to be more cautious this past Sunday.

Fining a player for helmet-to-helmet two weeks in a row doesn’t show much promise in changing his behavior on the field. Since 2010, Goldson leads the league in personal fouls with 15, including multiple helmet-to-helmet hits.

Since 2010, Bucs S Dashon Goldson has 15 personal fouls, more than any NFL player. The one Sunday might be tipping point.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2013

@AdamSchefter Goldson has been fined 5 times ($71,750) since 2010 already, including a $30,000 fine Week 1.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) September 16, 2013

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