NFL suspends Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig one game for striking 49ers' Jauan Jennings in groin area

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Carolina Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig has been suspended for one game for striking San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin area late in the team’s 20-9 loss, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Late in the fourth quarter and at the conclusion of a run play, Moehrig punched Jennings in the groin. Jennings doubled over in pain and backed away.

When the game ended, the 49ers wide receiver sought out Moehrig and threw a punch at the defensive back's head. Jennings had to be pulled back by numerous teammates and staffers. 

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Tre'von Moehrig (7) of the Carolina Panthers during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Oct. 19, 2025. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jennings said after the game that he was "just responding to some childish behavior," and said the punch came out of nowhere. 

"It was just out of nowhere," Jennings said. "It’s probably just the history of me playing ball. I play hard. I’m physically stronger than a lot of DBs out there. A lot of things happen in between the whistle with me at least."

Moehrig said the shot to the groin area was a response to the physical play throughout the game. 

49ERS WIDE RECEIVER PUNCHES PANTHERS PLAYER AFTER GAME FOLLOWING GROIN SHOT

Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers is separated from Tre'von Moehrig #7 of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Levi's Stadium on Nov. 24, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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