NFL--NFL suspends Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans

After a humiliating home loss to the nation's top-ranked team, South Carolina's coach was irritated by a press conference question.

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Evans was suspended for his part in the altercation with Marshon Lattimore, a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints.

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Evans was suspended, according to the league, for breaking the rules against unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike behaviour.

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After Sunday's home opener against the Green Bay Packers, Evans will be able to make a comeback.

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According to the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, Evans may challenge the suspension.

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If Evan files an appeal, the hearing will take place before Derrick Brooks or James Thrash.

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Derrick Brooks or James Thrash have been jointly chosen by the league and the NFL Players Association to decide on appeals of on-field player discipline.

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Evans plans to appeal the suspension.

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The hearing will likely take place this week.

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