The NFL announced Wednesday it suspended New York Giants kicker Josh Brown one game for a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. He won’t be allowed to be around the team following the final preseason game and can return on September 12, a day after the Giants open the season at Dallas.
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A lot is covered under the NFL’s personal conduct policy, and at the moment, it remains unclear as to what Brown did to receive the punishment.
The 37-year-old Brown, who earned his first Pro Bowl berth last season, made 30-of-32 field goal attempts and 44-of-45 extra-point tries. According to James Kratch of NJ.com, the suspension arises from a May 2015 domestic violence arrest. He was booked and released on $2,000 bond.
Brown said he informed the Giants immediately after his arrest, and the team informed the league. The suspension means that Brown won’t be able to play in the Giants’ Week 1 game against the Cowboys.
The one-game suspension will cost Brown $72,058 in base salary. “I have exhausted the appeals process and have no other options along those lines”.
Missing the season opener will cost Brown more than $87,000 in salary and a roster bonus.
The only other kicker on the roster is Tom Obarski.
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Information from ESPN’s Jordan Raanan was used in this report.
