Sports NFL upholds Vontaze Burfict’s suspension; Raiders linebacker will miss rest of the season October 9, 2019Steve Gardner, USA TODAYComments Off on NFL upholds Vontaze Burfict’s suspension; Raiders linebacker will miss rest of the season Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict loses appeal of 12-game ban for illegal hits in Week 4. It is the longest suspension for on-field conduct in NFL history.