Two members of the Pittsburgh Steelers were fined for violations stemming from their Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns – and neither is named George Pickens.
There was speculation that Pickens would face a fine to fight after Russell Wilson's failed Hail Mary attempt. Instead, there were two defenders: cornerback Donte Jackson and safety Damontae Kazee.
Accordingly NFL Football OperationsJackson was hit with a hefty fine of $22,511 with his helmet tackling Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy in the fourth quarter. Kazee was fined $11,255 for a late hit midway through the first quarter.
Likewise, Browns safety Grant Delpit and linebacker Jordan Hicks were fined $11,255 and $10,378, respectively, for fourth-quarter violations. Delpit's unsportsmanlike behavior had its origins Mocking Pickenswhile Hicks was intended for roughing (body weight) Wilson.
The NFL has fined Pickens three times this season totaling $37,344: twice against the Dallas Cowboys when he wrote a penalty Curse written on his black eye and pulled cornerback Jourdan Lewis to the ground by his facemask late in the game. A third came after Week 10 against the Commanders for unnecessary roughness (face mask).
Who gets money from the collected NFL fines?
NFL compliance officers and league assistants review game film every Monday for possible rule violations and players are informed of the decision. The results will be published on Saturday afternoon.
Accordingly NFL Operations“The fines collected will be donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support legends in need and to the nfl Foundation to support the health, safety and well-being of athletes at all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the sport. to continue to support.”
