Updated: November 20, 2012, 4:14 PM ET
ESPN.com news services
Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed had his one-game suspension reduced to a fine of $ 50,000 following an appeal hearing Tuesday.
“I have determined that your actions were egregious and warrant significant discipline. However, I do not believe that your actions were so egregious as to subject you to a one-game suspension without pay,” said Ted Cottrell, the hearing officer in the appeal.
“Player safety is the league’s primary concern in the formation of playing rules and all players are expected to adhere to those rules or face disciplinary action. I hope in the future you will focus on ensuring that your play conforms to the rules.”
Reed would’ve lost his game check of $ 423,529 had his suspension remained in effect.
Reed was penalized for unnecessary roughness for his third-quarter hit to Sanders’ head and neck. The NFL said it was Reed’s third violation of rules protecting defenseless receivers, highlighting past Reed hits to former Patriots receiver Deion Branch earlier this season and to Saints quarterback Drew Brees in 2010.
Others suspended for similar hits in past seasons include Steelers linebacker James Harrison and Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in 2011; Panthers defensive back Dante Wesley in 2009; Tampa Bay DB Elbert Mack and New York Jets safety Eric Smith in 2008; and Cowboys safety Roy Williams in 2007; and Titans DT Albert Haynesworth in 2006.
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Ravens' Reed has suspension lifted, fined $50K
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