The suspension is for repeated violations, 3rd major (basically fine-worthy) violation in a 3 season period is a suspension.
http://nflcommunications.com/2012/1...-for-ed-reed-reduced-to-50000-fine-on-appeal/ I guess this is the same Ted Cottrell who was a long time defensive coordinator.
Yeah I'm glad they revoked this suspension. The hit was not that bad and despite the "repeated violations," Ed Reed is not a malicious player and neither was the hit.