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5 longest suspensions in Steelers franchise history

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 8: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns during the game on December 8, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 14-3. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 8: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns during the game on December 8, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 14-3. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns hits Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the head with his helmet. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns hits Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the head with his helmet. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Maurkice Pouncey was suspended two games for the Steelers after a fight

This is going to be one of the most infamous events in Steelers history that could be brought up for player safety constantly. Many fans should still remember this game as the Cleveland Browns beat Pittsburgh during a time when Ben Roethlisberger was still out of the picture with injury. The game started to flare up more than usual for this AFC North rivalry.

Normally the black and gold can handle their little brothers in the north, but they did not do it this time. It was a tough and frustrating season for the team that was only missing a legit quarterback to have a shot at playoff contention. Things started to boil over until Myles Garrett caused a breaking point for both sides.

He did something unheard of and stripped the helmet off of Mason Rudolph and smacked him over his head with it. This caused an all-out brawl for both clubs and Maurkice Pouncey ran in and started punching a Browns player repeatedly. The NFL did not really appreciate this issue and it saw a bounty of fines and suspensions handed out to both franchises.

Pouncey was suspended two games for his actions after an appeal went in his favor to take a game off. Garrett would get an indefinite suspension from the league but would come back. Pouncey would also return for a while longer before he retired from the league.

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