Should NFL suspend Derek Barnett for Jamaal Williams hit?

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams was wrapped up after catching a pass and took the brunt of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Eagles defense lineman Derek Barnett. Williams went to the hospital with feeling in all of his extremities and reportedly flew home with the team. While Barnett was penalized for the hit, he reportedly won’t get suspended. SI Now’s Robin Lundberg and Ryan Asselta assess the violent play and how the league should react.

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams was wrapped up after catching a pass and took the brunt of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Eagles defense lineman Derek Barnett.


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