"Enough to get suspended but no flag": NFL fans react to Derick Hall facing 1 game ban after 'unnecessary roughness' against Rams' Kevin Dotson

The NFL has decided to punish Seattle Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall for what transpired during Thursday's 38-37 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, he has received a one-game suspension for "unnecessary roughness" and "unsportsmanlike conduct" on the field.

"Per the NFL: Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall has been suspended for one game for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams," Schefter tweeted. "Hall will be eligible to return to the Seahawks' active roster on Monday, Dec 29, following the team's Dec 28 game against the Carolina Panthers.

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Fans on social media shared their reactions to Derick Hall's suspension.

"Enough to get suspended but no flag. Those refs had a hefty amount of cash on Seattle," one fan commented. "No room for that in the game. Enough injuries as is," another fan said. "Stepping on a downed lineman isn't 'seting the edge,' it is zero IQ football. Hall wanted to be a tough g uy after the whistle and cost his team a starter. This is bush league. You can't play reckless in the trenches and expect the league to look the other way," this fan wrote. "That's a tough suspension but seems fair given the nature of the play. Hope Hall comes back focused and keeps his aggression in check," another fan said. "One game for a step? NFL out here treating it like a stomp. Tough call," one fan wrote. "Purposely doing these things are wrong. I don't care who you are. Control your emotions," another fan commented.

The incident took place at the end of the first quarter of the game. According to the league, Derick Hall stepped on Rams OL Kevin Dotson's leg while he was on the ground. He later suffered a knee injury and was removed from the game.

Coach Sean McVay said that while the stomp from Hall did not result in the injury, it certainly "did not help the matter."

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Derick Hall 2025 season stats

This season, Hall has played in 13 games for the Seattle Seahawks. He has recorded 29 total tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and 10 quarterback hits. They currently lead the NFC West with a 12-3 record and are the projected No.1-seeded team from the conference.

The Seahawks acquired Derick Hall with the 37th pick in the 2023 NFL draft. During his rookie debut campaign, he played in 17 games and had 38 total tackles. Last season, the linebacker recorded 37 total tackles and eight sacks while helping his team finish with a 10-7 record.

The Seahawks are next scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. ET.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika