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Vontaze Burfict takes cheap shot at Antonio Brown's head


Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict was suspended for the first four games this season for a failed PED test. The missed time did little to cool the tensions between Burfict and the Steelers.

During the second half of Sunday's game, Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was injured and evaluated for a concussion. Burfict was at the center of the play.

As Brown was being brought to the ground, Burfict came into the scrum and threw a shoulder at Brown's head. He also caught his own teammate Jessie Bates on the play. Here's another look:

Burfict was not called for a penalty on the play, but given his history with the Steelers, he could expect the league office to take a look at the hit.

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