NFL Suspends 49ers' Jerome Simpson For Six Games
The San Jose Mercury New is reporting that the San Francisco 49ers have suspended wide receiver, Jerome Simpson.
Simpson, who was competing for the third WR spot on the team, will miss six games due to a July 2014 arrest and previous off-field incidents.
"The probability of a suspension was known when we signed Jerome," general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. "Since joining the 49ers, Jerome has proven to be a great teammate. Although he will not be able to participate in the first six weeks of the season, Jerome has done everything asked of him, both on and off the field. We are in full support of the NFL's decision, and look forward to Jerome's future contributions to our organization."
This will be Simpson's third suspension in four years. The wide receiver joined the 49ers in March after sitting last season out.