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NFL star Tre’Von Moehrig suspended for punching rival in the groin

Tre'Von Moehrig and Jauan Jennings had to be separated after Monday's game
Tre'Von Moehrig and Jauan Jennings had to be separated after Monday's game (Getty Images)
  • Carolina Panthers star Tre’Von Moehrig has been suspended for one game without pay for punching San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin.
  • The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the two teams at the end of a play.
  • Jennings responded by throwing a punch at Moehrig after the game.
  • It has been deemed that Moehrig’s behavior fell under the category of unsportsmanlike conduct and he has been hit with a suspension.
  • It was a disappointing night for Moehrig and Carolina as they slipped to a 20-9 defeat by the San Francisco 49ers.

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