FRISCO, Texas -- The NFL reduced the suspension of Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Trysten Hill to one game after hearing an appeal on Tuesday, but he will miss Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
On Monday, the NFL announced Hill would be suspended two games for punching Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson after the Cowboys' overtime loss on Thanksgiving Day. He can return to the club in time to play Dec. 12 against the Washington Football Team.
Derrick Brooks heard Hill's appeal on Tuesday and agreed to cut the penalty in half; however, the Cowboys were hoping to have Hill against New Orleans.