The NFL announced Tuesday that it suspended Carolina Panthers defensive back Tre'Von Moehrig for one game for striking San Francisco 49ers' Jauan Jennings in the groin area.

Fans watching Monday Night Football collectively recoiled as they saw Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig direct a hit at San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings’ groin. And while Jennings,

Moehrig punched Jennings in the groin after a play, constituting a clear violation of Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which the NFL cited as applying to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship,” including “throwing a punch, or a forearm, or kicking at an opponent.”

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Jennings will not be suspended, though his actions on Monday night are still subject to a possible fine. Jennings and the 49ers are scheduled to next take the field in Cleveland on Sunday, with a 10 a.m. kickoff on CBS against the Browns.

The NFL suspended the Carolina Panthers safety one game for what it called an "act of unsportsmanlike conduct" after their 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Monday night. Moehrig will now miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.