
Carolina PantherssecurityTre'von Moehrig's one-game suspension for placing San Francisco 49ers vast receiver Jauan Jennings within the groin space has been upheld on enchantment, the league announced Wednesday evening.
Moehrig, who coach Dave Canales stated is coping with an ankle harm, will miss Sunday's recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams.The suspension will value Moehrig $65,000, or an 18th of his $1.17 million wage.
The enchantment was dominated upon by Derrick Brooks, one among three listening to officers collectively appointed by the NFL and NFL Gamers Affiliation.
Close to the top of Monday evening's recreation, gained 20-9 by the 49ers, tv cameras confirmed Moehrig delivering a punch to Jennings' groin space. Jennings didn’t instantly retaliate and was seen pleading with the officers to throw a flag on Moehrig. Jennings, nevertheless, hit Moehrig after the game with a fast, open-handed proper cross to his face masks. Jennings has not been punished by the NFL.
It's a troublesome loss for the Panthers, who could also be additionally with out beginning cornerback Jaycee Horn after he sustained a concussion in opposition to the 49ers. Horn stays within the concussion protocol.
Carolina is 6-6, a half-game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5) within the NFC South, heading into Sunday's house recreation in opposition to the 8-2 Rams.
Moehrig can be eligible to return to the Panthers' lively roster subsequent Monday.
ESPN's David Newton and Nick Wagoner and The Related Press contributed to this report.

