NFL-Meriweather suspended two games for helmet to helmet hit

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was suspended for two games by the NFL on Monday for a helmet-to-helmet hit during Washington's pre-season game against Baltimore. Meriweather hit Baltimore wide receiver Torrey Smith in the head on Saturday during a pre-season game, drawing a personal foul. Meriweather, who was also suspended last year for illegal hits against the Chicago Bears, has three days to appeal his current suspension. The Redskins re-signed Meriweather to a one-year deal in the off-season. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)