Vikings pass rusher receives fine for hit against 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jihad Ward has been fined $9,667 for a first quarter hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. The all-22 doesn't have the full view, but it does appear that he grabs Purdy and throws him down to the ground. Each Saturday, the National Football League releases fines from the previous week. […]
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jihad Ward has been fined $9,667 for a first quarter hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. The all-22 doesn't have the full view, but it does appear that he grabs Purdy and throws him down to the ground.
Each Saturday, the National Football League releases fines from the previous week. They take the time to look at every play and levy fines for unnecessary roughness, fighting with officials and others.
Through two weeks, there have been 5,034 plays with 52 resulting in fines, a percentage of 1.03%. It's not a lot of plays but it does result in a substantial amount of fines across the league.
Ward is making $1.34 million this year and that fine is over 12% of his game check. It's an unfortunate circumstance for Ward as he's been playing well for the Vikings. As of this writing, we do not know if Ward will appeal the fine or accept it.
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