Miami Dolphins have revealed on their official Twitter account that they have suspended their linebacker Lawrence Timmons indefinitely.
We have suspended linebacker Lawrence Timmons indefinitely.
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 19, 2017
Although the Dolphins didn’t reveal the reasons for Timmons’ suspension, it is most likely because the player went AWOL on Saturday. TMZ reports that this caused the Dolphins to file a missing report with the police. The Dolphins had a guest game against the Los Angeles Chargers and were stationed in the hotel in Southern California. After a routine check of the players, it was discovered that Timmons wasn’t in his hotel room. The team tried to find the player by contacting his family and friend, ultimately filing a missing report. Timmons was found on Saturday morning on LAX waiting to board a plane to Pennsylvania. Ultimately he returned with the team. TMZ’s sources say that the reason was Timmons’ wish to see his baby.
Sources of ESPN’s Adam Schefter have revealed that Timmons was dealing with a “personal matter” and that he was going to meet with the doctors on Monday. Schefter also revealed that Lawrence Timmons is “doing much better” and “wants to resume playing immediately“.
After dealing with "a personal matter” Sat, Miami LB Lawrence Timmons scheduled to meet with doctors today to determine issue, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2017
Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons is “doing much better today and wants to resume playing immediately” with hope he will practice this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2017
By missing the Dolphins’ 19-17 win against the Chargers, Timmons broke his streak of 101 consecutive starts in the NFL. Playing college football at Florida State, Lawrence Timmons was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of 2007 NFL Draft with the 15th overall pick. During his 10 seasons with the Steelers, Timmons helped the team to Super Bowl XLIII championship, while earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors in 2017. During his NFL career, he had 981 tackles, 35.5 quarterback sacks, 12 interceptions and 1 touchdown. In March 2017, Timmons signed a 2 year deal with the Miami Dolphins worth $12 million. Since the Dolphins’ Week 1 game was postponed due to Hurricane Irma, Timmons is still to make a debut for Miami Dolphins.
