NFL Suspends Seahawks' Derick Hall for One Game

The NFL has suspended Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall for one game without pay following an incident during Thursday night's 38-37 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle.

The league announced the suspension Friday, citing a violation of Rule 12, Section 2, Article 8, which prohibits unnecessary roughness, and Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which addresses unsportsmanlike conduct contrary to sportsmanship principles. Officials determined that Hall unnecessarily stepped on the leg of Rams guard Kevin Dotson at the end of a first-quarter play while Dotson was on the ground. No penalty was called on the field at the time.

Dotson, who was injured with 15:04 remaining in the quarter, received sideline treatment before being carted to the locker room. He did not return to the game and was later seen using crutches and wearing a walking boot on his left ankle.

Hall, a 24-year-old third-year pro out of Auburn, has the right to appeal under the collective bargaining agreement. The appeal would be heard by one of three jointly appointed officers from the NFL and NFL Players Association. Reports indicate Hall has already filed an appeal. If upheld, he...