The Indianapolis Colts suspended running back Trent Richardson for the AFC Championship game after he missed a walk through and team flight.

But the reason he missed the walk-through and flight was reportedly because his girlfriend was experiencing complications during the 28th week of her pregnancy.

According to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star:

... his absence was the result of serious complications with his girlfriend's pregnancy that could potentially have endangered the life of the child.

Richardson's girlfriend appeared to be going into premature labor and, according to Holder's sources, he was forced to rush her to the hospital early on the morning of Jan. 17. He did not inform the team of his necessary absence "in a timely manner" and therefore was suspended.

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Because Richardson was suspended two games for conduct detrimental to the team the Colts can now void his 2015 contract and the $3.184 million in guaranteed money they owe him. The default clause in his contract allows the team this right.

Since Richardson has performed poorly in Indianapolis it is beneficial for the Colts to be able to cut the running back without having to pay him the guaranteed money. Should this happen, Richardson could file a grievance over the team's justification for suspension.

A neutral arbitrator would ultimately decide the legality of the suspension.