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| James Harrison |
NFL vice president Ray Anderson, said yesterday that the suspension is a product of the fifth illegal coup against a quarterback Harrison in the last three seasons.
Harrison, who may appeal the penalty, hit the helmet face shield McCoy on Thursday at the Steelers win 14-3.
The linebacker was punished during the game and on Monday found that the blow did not warrant further sanctions.
During the punishment, Harrison can not train with the Steelers or presented to the facilities and the stadium.
Will be reinstated on 20 December.
Harrison restructured his contract in August. Based on his annual salary, will miss a check for just over $ 73,000.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlinm, said he respected the decision of the League.
"We are disappointed with James, because we know how hard he has worked to play within the rules," said Tomlin. "We accept the punishment and move on."
Harrison acknowledged the support of their fans on social networking site Twitter.
"Thanks to everyone for their continued support, I'll go ahead and prepare me for the next game," he wrote.
Harrison, 33 years old, has eight catches this year, despite a month away have broken a bone in his face, as well as persistent back pain.
Harrison has been quiet this year, after a turbulent season in which he called "thief" and "demon" the commissioner of the league.
Harrison later apologized and said his comments had been inappropriate, although he and his colleagues have continued to criticize the NFL for roughing penalties.
On Monday, Harrison insisted he had not done anything wrong.
"I do not worth a suspension," said Harrison. "I'm not worth anything, but that's how I think."
McCoy hit Harrison with his helmet and knocked him to the Heinz Field turf, where the quarterback spent several minutes and then play again.
McCoy suffered a concussion from the blow.
Harrison received a penalty for unnecessary roughness and defended himself saying that McCoy was running and hit was legal.
"He ran out and then bent down," said Harrison. "That's what everybody saw."
Tomlin refused to take sides against the penalties and suspensions and does not think that will affect how their players act in the field.
"I'm not willing to put the paint brush and make conjectures. There is work to do, "he said Tomlin.
