The NFL announced Tuesday that Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be suspended one game for his hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, and one of his teammates was very vocal about the league's decision.
Immediately after the news came down, Pittsburgh safety Mike Mitchell tweeted his displeasure to the league, and specifically called out Roger Goodell.
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So now your suspended for helmet to helmet... @nfl is a joke
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) December 5, 2017
So gronk elbow drops a guy off the top rope like Dusty Rhodes and gets same suspension as a guy getting a penalty making a football play. Okay cool @NFL @espn @ESPNNFL can’t wait to see what you come up with next.
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) December 5, 2017
I’m teaming with Jerry jones Roger has to go! #MakeFootballFootballAgain
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) December 5, 2017
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In addition to Smith-Schuster's suspension, the league also suspended Bengals safety George Iloka one game for his hit on Antonio Brown. Mitchell commented on that news as well, but decided not to take a shot at the rival player.
Instead, he said Steelers fans shouldn't go after him.
SteelerNation @George_iloka is a good friend. Weve spent many summers training together. HES NOT A DIRTY PLAYER. He’s a Standup guy just a hard nosed no bs player. In no way was he tryna hurt AB just like I know @TeamJuJu wasn’t trying to hurt #55. Football is violent! #Facts
— Mike Mitchell (@iammikemitchell) December 5, 2017
This rivalry reached new levels on Monday night, with serious injuries and now two suspensions.
