Denver Native (Carol)
11-28-2017, 08:11 PM
DENVER -- Aqib Talib fought the law, and won a measure of redemption.
NFL appeals officer James Thrash heard Talib's appeal Tuesday, and reduced the All-Pro cornerback's suspension to one game. He will sit out Sunday against Miami and return the following week when the Broncos host the New York Jets. Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree's suspension had his suspension reduced to one game as well.
Talib forfeits a weeks' salary — roughly $650,000. This represents his second suspension in Denver, as the league disciplined him for one game in 2015 for poking the eye of Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen.
Talib struck a conciliatory tone Monday, expressing disappointment for not defusing the situation after the initial fight with Crabtree on the sideline. Teammates supported Talib, believing he had every right to defend himself after Crabtree slugged Chris Harris Jr. then engaged in a battle with Talib on the ensuing play.
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NFL appeals officer James Thrash heard Talib's appeal Tuesday, and reduced the All-Pro cornerback's suspension to one game. He will sit out Sunday against Miami and return the following week when the Broncos host the New York Jets. Oakland receiver Michael Crabtree's suspension had his suspension reduced to one game as well.
Talib forfeits a weeks' salary — roughly $650,000. This represents his second suspension in Denver, as the league disciplined him for one game in 2015 for poking the eye of Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen.
Talib struck a conciliatory tone Monday, expressing disappointment for not defusing the situation after the initial fight with Crabtree on the sideline. Teammates supported Talib, believing he had every right to defend himself after Crabtree slugged Chris Harris Jr. then engaged in a battle with Talib on the ensuing play.
rest - http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/broncos-aqib-talib-sees-suspension-reduced-to-1-game