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.
Albert Haynesworth Expected To Appeal Suspension From Redskins
We’ve yet to hear from Haynesworth but the Washington Post reports he is expected to appeal the suspension.
If that happens, Haynesworth would work with the NFLPA on the appeal. What’s interesting about this is what NFLPA president Kevin Mawae had to say about Haynesworth last summer.
“I mean, if you don’t want to be there don’t take the $21 million contract,” Kevin Mawae told Bryan McGovern and Gil Brandt of Sirius NFL Radio. “How things turned out it’s no surprise to guys that have played with him in Tennessee.”
I can see how it would be difficult to defend Haynesworth at this point considering all the drama that he’s been around with the Redskins. But if he does indeed appeal the suspension, the NFLPA will be filing the grievance along with him.
Check out Hogs Haven and SB Nation DC for more on the Haynesworth story.
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