Bills lineman Bobby Hart suspended after throwing punch at Titans player, hitting coach

The Buffalo Bills have suspended lineman Bobby Hart for one game after he threw a punch at a Titans player that hit a Tennessee coach. The former Florida State star received the suspension from the NFL after the incident took place on Monday night after the game, citing Hart’s behavior as aggressive and dangerous.

Bobby Hart suspended for throwing punch

Hart received the news that he would be suspended without pay for one game after violating the league’s unsportsmanlike conduct rules on Monday night. According to the letter sent detailing his suspension, Hart traveled across the football field to where the Tennessee team was and started an incident that led to him swinging at a Tennessee player — hitting a coach in the process.

NFL Network‘s Tom Pelissero shared a portion of the letter Hart received detailing his suspension, written by NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan.

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“As both teams were headed to the tunnel, you walked directly across the field to seek out your opponent. You approached him near the end zone and a coach had to hold you back as others shook hands. Once you and your opponent were in the end zone near the tunnel, you confronted him and immediately swung at him with a closed fist, striking the head of a Tennessee coach. Your aggressive conduct could have caused serious injury and clearly does not reflect the high standards of sportsmanship expected of a professional.”

The suspension will leave Hart ineligible for the Bills this week as they take on the Miami Dolphins, allowing him to return to the team on Sep. 26 following the game. Hart may appeal the suspension if he chooses to, via the proper NFL channels set by the league and the NFLPA.