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Bears’ WR Javon Wims Suspended Two Games for Throwing Punches vs. Saints

Bears’ WR Javon Wims will appeal his 2-game suspension for punching Saints’ CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

by
Jonnie Nonnie
November 2, 2020

Photo: Nam Y. Huh/AP

The NFL announced today that Chicago Bears’ wide receiver Javon Wims has been suspended two games for his actions in the team’s Week 8 contest against the Saints.

NFL suspended Bears’ WR Javon Wims two games for his conduct Sunday. pic.twitter.com/T5UH2SDxJz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2020

Here is the play where the incident occurred:

Javon Wims punches a helmet twice pic.twitter.com/hESxWegifm
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) November 1, 2020

Wims’s actions seemed to be unprovoked at the time, but he reportedly outlined what set him off when talking to team officials.

#Bears WR Javon Wims told team officials that #Saints CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson spit on him, in addition to ripping out Wims’ mouthpiece, during Sunday’s game before Wims sucker punched Gardner-Johnson, per sources.

Wims was ejected. The NFL is now considering a suspension, too.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020

Wims will appeal his suspension, according to Ian Rapoport.