NFL punishes a Colts veteran player for an illegal act he committed during the team's Week 6 win over the Titans

The Indianapolis Colts picked up a big win in Week 6 over the Tennessee Titans.  But the NFL is spoiling the good vibes surrounding the team by fining starting center Ryan Kelly for "Unnecessary roughness."  Colts center Ryan Kelly fined by the NFL  Ryan Kelly was fined $11,255.00 for a facemask penalty he committed in Week […]

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Oct 13, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen paces the sidelines against the Tennessee Titans during the second half during the second half at Nissan Stadium.
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The Indianapolis Colts picked up a big win in Week 6 over the Tennessee Titans.  

But the NFL is spoiling the good vibes surrounding the team by fining starting center Ryan Kelly for "Unnecessary roughness." 


Colts center Ryan Kelly fined by the NFL 

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) warms-up on the field Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, ahead of the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Ryan Kelly was fined $11,255.00 for a facemask penalty he committed in Week 6. The NFL deemed the penalty unnecessary roughness. Kelly was flagged for the facemask with two minutes remaining in the second quarter as he was trying to extend the play. 

The NFL issued 24 total fines from Week 6, eight of which were facemask penalties that the league believed were unnecessary roughness. Kelly's $11,255.00 fine was tied for the highest among those eight. 

Kelly was already unable to finish the game in Week 6, as he continues to deal with multiple injuries. Now, he has this fine on top of it. On a more positive note, the Kelly family welcomed another child into their family ahead of the matchup, which I'm sure is keeping everyone in that house smiling even after this fine.