Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson has been suspended for one game without pay for his helmet-to-helmet hit against New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles. It was his second helmet-to-helmet hit in as many games this season, last week he knocked out New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Cumberland with a helmet-to-helmet hit.
JUST IN: NFL announces Bucs S Dashon Goldson has been suspended w/out pay for one game for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Darren Sproles.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 16, 2013
He was fined $30,000 for that hit in week one. Goldson is also looking to appeal his suspension and trying to expedite the process.
Bucs S Dashon Goldson is appealing his one-game suspension and trying to get it expedited for Tuesday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2013
Reminder: Ed Reed had a 1-game suspension reduced to $50,000 fine on expedited appeal but Goldson's history won't aid his cause
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) September 16, 2013
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