Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle caught a ball and was on one knee when Burfict came in an lowered his head with a massive hit. NFL told Raiders LB it found new helmet-to-helmet hit in same game vs. Colts, will be added to its case (Rapoport) Tim Daniels. The NFL has suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the rest of the season for a gratuitous helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle.. Burfict … Raiders coach Jon Gruden wasn’t happy with the officials for ejecting his player, but it was the type of hit the NFL wants to get out of the game.

Vontaze Burfict NFL Finds Another Burfict Hit. After a quick review, Burfict was ejected. Vontaze Burfict's season-long suspension for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Jack Doyle is the fourth league-imposed ban of the linebacker's career.