NFL adds insult to injury that Packers player suffered against the Vikings
The NFL decided to punish Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson for an on-field incident in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. He has been fined $5,861 by the league for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet). That's especially rough because Anderson suffered a concussion and left the game early. The injury will also cause […]
The NFL decided to punish Green Bay Packers safety Zayne Anderson for an on-field incident in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings. He has been fined $5,861 by the league for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet).
That's especially rough because Anderson suffered a concussion and left the game early. The injury will also cause him to miss the Chicago Bears game on Sunday.
It's the fifth Packers player fined by the NFL this season. Running back Josh Jacobs had been fined $45k after lowering his head to initiate contact on a play against the Tennessee Titans in week 3 — that fine, though, was later rescinded.
Cornerback Jaire Alexander was fined $11k for pushing an Arizona Cardinals player. And tight end Ben Sims was fined $5,083 for unnecessary roughness on a play against the Houston Texans. Last week, defensive tackle Colby Wooden was punished by $6,150 for unnecessary roughness during the New Orleans Saints game.
The Packers have been the team with the fewest fines in the NFL this season, a strong indication of how Matt LaFleur operates leading the roster.
To protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity, the NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed on a set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures.
Players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling. Cases are heard by appeals officers and former NFL players, Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, Kevin Mawae, or Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA. The decisions made are final and binding.
The fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.
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