Seahawks’ Derick Hall suspended 1 game for stepping on player

The NFL has suspended Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Derick Hall one game for “an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct” during Thursday night’s 38-37 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the league announced Friday.

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The act that resulted in the suspension occurred during the first quarter, when Hall stepped on the leg of Rams guard Kevin Dotson at the end of a play while he was on the ground.

The play that resulted in the suspension for #Seahawks LB Derick Hall (58), with #Rams C Coleman Shelton immediately shoving Hall after he stepped on Kevin Dotson, who was on crutches and in a boot after the game. pic.twitter.com/zVfGWmUS7G

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 19, 2025

Hall is eligible to return to the Seahawks’ active roster on Dec. 29, one day after their Week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers. Hall can appeal the suspension under the league’s collective bargaining agreement.

Hall, a 2023 second-round draft pick, has 1.0 sacks, two tackles for loss and two pass breakups in 13 games this season. He ranks sixth on the Seahawks with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.

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