Steelers safety Damontae Kazee has been suspended by the NFL for the remainder of the season following a harsh hit against Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr over the weekend. Kazee was penalized for unnecessary roughness and ejected from the game after making contact with Pittman’s head/neck as he stretched out for a reception.
The league cited “repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players” as the reason for the suspension, emphasizing that this wasn’t Kazee’s first offense. The incident sparked a debate, with some arguing that quarterbacks should take responsibility for putting their receivers in vulnerable positions.
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Even Tom Brady surprisingly sided with the defender, stating that QBs need to make better decisions to protect their teammates from such hits.
“He was going full speed. How is he supposed to stop?”
“Bro got suspended the entire season for playing defense, no way.” said Brady.
The suspension raises questions about the balance between player safety and the nature of defensive plays in football.
