"The NFL alleged that Hall unnecessarily stepped on Dotson's leg while Dotson was on the ground at the end of a play in the first quarter of the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win. According to the league, that violated a rule that prohibits unnecessary roughness and another rule that applies to unsportsmanlike conduct, including "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.""
""Just because we know Derick as a player, as a person," Macdonald said. "Since he's been here, he's been nothing but an A-plus-plus teammate, A-plus-plus football player and member of our community. It's tough, so you feel for him. But we've got to pick it up for him while he's gone.""
"Rams coach Sean McVay, a member of the NFL's Competition Committee, said Friday that while he thought Dotson was injured before Hall stepped on him, "it certainly didn't help the matter. And was definitely not stuff we want in our game.""
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald defended Derick Hall after the NFL suspended him one game for allegedly stepping on Rams guard Kevin Dotson's leg. Macdonald said the team accepts the league's decision but he disagrees and emphasized Hall's character and contributions as an A-plus-plus teammate, player and community member. The league said the act violated rules against unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct. Dotson was carted off and later seen on crutches with a walking boot. Rams coach Sean McVay said Dotson likely was injured before the step, but that the action "didn't help the matter."
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