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The NFL's Dirtiest Player Appeared To Intentionally Stomp On Aaron Rodgers' Injured Calf

Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions may be up to his old tricks, as cameras caught his appearing to intentionally step on the already injured calf of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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The stomp came late in the Lions' game against the Packers to decide the champion of the NFC North.

Rodgers had exited the game earlier after aggravating an injury to his left calf. He returned to the game after receiving treatment in the locker room.

Aaron Rodgers
Fox

After Rodgers threw a pass, Suh backed into the quarterback, knocking him down. Suh then continued moving backward, stepping on Rodgers twice.

Aaron Rodgers
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The stomp doesn't look overly vicious, but Suh has two things working against him that will make it hard for the NFL to give him the benefit of the doubt: 1) Suh steps on Rodgers twice, suggesting he knew Rodgers' leg was there the second time, and Suh also makes no hurry to get off the leg, even lifting the other foot to put more weight on the leg; and 2) he is already considered by many the dirtiest player in the NFL, and he has a history of stomping on players.

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Rodgers made a plea to the referee, but no flag was thrown on the play. The Packers went on to win, 30-20.

Aaron Rodgers
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With the Lions playing in the playoffs next week, Suh will most likely avoid a suspension. But it would be surprising if he doesn't at least receive a hefty fine.


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