NFL makes Ravens' playoff elimination feel even worse for All-Pro player after latest update
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a painful 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, ending their dreams of another championship. Things have just gotten slightly worse for All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey. The defensive back was fined a huge amount of money by the NFL. Humphrey was punished and will have to pay $45,020 for unnecessary […]
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a painful 27-25 loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, ending their dreams of another championship. Things have just gotten slightly worse for All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
The defensive back was fined a huge amount of money by the NFL. Humphrey was punished and will have to pay $45,020 for unnecessary roughness because of illegal use of the helmet during the second quarter of the game. On the play, he hit Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
The fine is particularly impactful because players aren't paid their regular salaries during the postseason. The NFL gives players a game check, and for the divisional round it was $54,500. That means Humphrey lost almost all of his check because of one play.
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.
Mark Andrews sends a heartfelt message to Ravens Flock after another disappointing playoff loss
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