Broncos' Randy Gregory, Rams' Oday Aboushi suspended

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Broncos LB Randy Gregory, Rams OL Oday Aboushi suspended for postgame scuffle

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 12/26/22

The Denver Broncos may not have put up much of a fight in Sunday’s 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, but that certainly wasn’t the case once the final whistle blew.

Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory and Rams offensive lineman Oday Aboushi each exchanged punches following the game — an offense that warranted both a one-game suspension from the NFL on Monday afternoon, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

#Broncos pass-rusher Randy Gregory and #Rams G Oday Aboushi are suspended one game for punching each other yesterday. The post-game skirmish was one of several ugly scenes in a tough loss.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 26, 2022

It was an eventful Christmas Day for Gregory, who flung his helmet in disgust after the Rams ran their lead to 21 in the second quarter, followed by a person foul call in the fourth quarter after hitting Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield up high.

Gregory’s frustrations reached a fever pitch once the game concluded when he threw a punch at Aboushi’s head. The 31-year-old guard responded by throwing a punch at Gregory’s chest. The two were quickly separated by teammates.

Here's a look at what happened after the game with #Broncos Randy Gregory and #Rams guard Oday Aboushi. #BroncosCountry @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/fNY7Q7Lhhd
— Michael Spencer (@MichaelCBS4) December 26, 2022

“Y’all want to know if I hit him in the mouth? I did,” Gregory said, via the Denver Post’s Mark Kiszla.

Gregory wasn’t much of a factor in Sunday’s game, recording just two tackles on 11 defensive snaps. Conversely, Aboushi played 64 offensive snaps, allowing zero pressures, hits, sacks or hurries.

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