The Redskins suspended DT Albert Haynesworth four games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Albert Haynesworth Appealing Suspension: Could Redskins DT Miss Only Three Games?
The Washington Post’s Stephen L. Carter explains:
The Redskins listed Haynesworth as questionable due to illness on their final injury report, noting his limited participation in practice. Mike Shanahan said Haynesworth was sick and missed practice on Friday after a poor Thursday practice, which led to the decision to sit him. Haynesworth has insisted he wasn’t sick on Sunday.
Read Article >Albert Haynesworth Expected To Appeal Suspension From Redskins
On Tuesday the Washington Redskins suspended Albert Haynesworth the final four games of the season for conduct detrimental to the team. A Redskins press release detailed the reasons they felt this step was necessary including his refusal to play certain defenses or cooperate with the coaching staff at times.
We’ve yet to hear from Haynesworth but the Washington Post reports he is expected to appeal the suspension.
Read Article >Albert Haynesworth Suspension: What Was The Conduct Detrimental To The Team?
So what did Haynesworth do that was detrimental to the Redskins?
In a team issued release, Shanahan listed the reasons but it all boils down to this: “Repeatedly refused to cooperate with our coaching staff in a variety ways of an extended period of time.”
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