Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan delivered a vicious hit on Packers wide receiver Davante Adams on Thursday — and the NFL is now looking at handing down a possible suspension.
Trevathan came flying in with his helmet and was flagged for hitting a defenseless receiver. Adams was carted off and later sent to the hospital.
According to the NFL Network, the league is looking into the hit. In the offseason, the NFL added a new rule that allows for suspensions to be given for “egregious” hits, even for the first offense.
#Bears LB Danny Trevathan’s hit on Davante Adams is being reviewed for a possible suspension, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 29, 2017
Devante Adams knocked out on a brutal hit by Danny Trevathan #TNF #CHIvsGB #DaBears #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/oPOfBlsVbF
— Next Man Up (@spottingboard) September 29, 2017
Prayers out for Davante Adams, unnecessary hit by Danny Trevathan #PrayforAdams pic.twitter.com/KU0IRefIJB
— SportsNotes (@SportsNotes23) September 29, 2017
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Adams was doing well after the game.
McCarthy on Davante Adams: So far everything looks positive. Already giving them a hard time at the hospital to get out of there. Good sign.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 29, 2017
The Packers beat the Bears, 35-14.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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