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Fernando Tatis Jr. Jersey protect themselves. Here's the hit in question (You can see Burfict, No. 55, near the bottom right of the screen take out Sherman): I see Vontez is in regular season form Craig Gates (@CraigGates) Burfict will appeal the suspension, according to Schefter. The Bengals linebacker has a long history of questionable play, including on during a 2016 playoff game against the . That played a part in the league's decision to . Burfict has also been accused of
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