HOUSTON – The NFL has denied Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith's appeal of his three-game suspension.
Because his appeal was denied, Smith will miss the remaining two preseason games and the team's regular season opener at San Diego on September 9.
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The league suspended Smith for ripping the helmet off of Richie Incognito and swinging it at the Miami Dolphins offensive lineman's head during the Texans' 24-17 preseason win on August 17.
Smith will lose more than $350,000.00 in salary from the missed playing time.