Inexperienced Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander pulled a stunt previous to Sunday’s sport that has led to him being suspended.
Alexander returned to the sphere in Week 16 after lacking six video games with a shoulder damage. Regardless of not being a crew captain, the two-time Professional Bowl cornerback ran out to midfield previous to the coin toss and referred to as tails, based on several reporters who were in attendance. The Packers received the toss, however Alexander almost made a vital mistake.
When referee Alex Kemp requested Alexander what the Packers wished to do, Alexander mentioned his crew wished to start out on protection. That’s technically not deferring the choice to the second half. Kemp was type sufficient to let Alexander make clear, which saved Inexperienced Bay from probably selecting to kick within the first half after which having the Panthers select to obtain within the second half.
On Wednesday, the Packers introduced that Alexander has been suspended one sport for conduct detrimental to the crew. Common supervisor Brian Gutekunst confirmed in a press release that the coin toss antics led to the disciplinary motion.