Ravens running back suspended

Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens running back is being suspended for two games.  The suspension is because of an altercation that he had with his wife in February when they were still engaged.  At first both were charged with simple assault.  Her charges were eventually dropped however his charges were upgraded to third degree assault by a grand jury which if found guilty can land him in prison for three to five years.

The suspension means that he will be missing the games that the Ravens will be playing against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  This is not good news for the team ecspecially since they are not finished.  Rice is only one of five teammembers that were arrested this year prompting coach John Harbaugh to express his disappointment at what is going on.

Rice will be losing $470,000 in pay and be fined another $58,000.00  .  He is due back on September 12.