Lions’ Suh pleased with decision to let him play

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Suh can play in Detroit's wild-card playoff game after his one-game NFL suspension was reduced to a $70,000 fine. Hearing officer Ted Cottrell heard Suh's expedited appeal Tuesday, Dec. 30, 3014, and ruled that Suh can play Sunday at Dallas but must pay the fine. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Suh can play in Detroit's wild-card playoff game after his one-game NFL suspension was reduced to a $70,000 fine. Hearing officer Ted Cottrell heard Suh's expedited appeal Tuesday, Dec. 30, 3014, and ruled that Suh can play Sunday at Dallas but must pay the fine. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

By Associated Press December 31, 2014 2 min read

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh says he is “pleased” that the NFL has decided not to suspend him for Sunday’s NFL playoff game at Dallas.

And that’s about all.

Suh spoke Wednesday, one day after a hearing officer reduced a one-game league suspension to a $70,000 fine.

“I’m just pleased with the decision,” Suh said, repeatedly saying “next question” when pressed about the move and why he was in trouble in the first place.

Suh was suspended for stepping on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ left leg twice last Sunday in a loss to Green Bay for the NFC North title. He stepped on Rodgers once with each foot, which violated unnecessary roughness rules, according to the league.