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Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict loses his 3 game suspension appeal

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Damond TalbotFebruary 11, 2016

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Vontaze Burfict was placed on PUP list today — Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the first three games

Vontaze Burfict the Bengals linebacker lost his appeal today according to ESPN reporter Dan Graziano.

The Bengals linebacker was handed the suspension after a brutal hit on Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown that caused a concussion.

Source: Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict’s 3-game suspension upheld by appeals officer Derrick Brooks.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016

Burfict met Thursday with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, at Burfict’s request, to discuss his behavior and what to do going forward.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016

Source says Burfict, his agent and Bengals coach Mavin Lewis met today with Goodell and Troy Vincent, after appeal was denied.

— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) February 11, 2016

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