Suh wins appeal, will play Sunday

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh won his appeal with the league and will be eligible to play in Detroit’s playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Suh was suspended one game without pay for twice stepping on Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ left leg in the fourth quarter of the Packers’ NFC North-clinching 30-20 victory over the Lions on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Rodgers had missed two Green Bay series in the game after aggravating a left calf injury.

It was the second time Suh was suspended for stepping on a player, following a two-game ban in 2011 for stomping on the arm of Packers lineman Evan Dietrich- Smith. Suh also drew a $30,000 fine for kicking Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in 2010.

Suh’s appeal was heard by league arbiter Ted Cottrell, who overturned the decision and ruled in his favor. The suspension was reduced to a $70,000 fine.

The Lions play Dallas at 4:40 ET on Sunday in one of two NFC wild card matchups.

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