NFL punishes 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings for retaliating after a clear low blow from Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig
Hard to believe the NFL would do such a thing.
Monday Night Football ended in a scuffle that created headlines for many reasons. One of the calmer, cooler, and more collected players on the roster, many were surprised to see San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings throw a punch at Carolina Panthers safety Tre’von Moehrig after the game.
But then video evidence showed that Jennings was provoked. Moehrig threw an obvious low blow at Jennings earlier in the game, and Jennings wanted to let him hear about it after. Well, the NFL took the proper approach and suspended Moehrig, but they didn’t let Jennings off easy.
NFL fines Jauan Jennings $12,172 for striking Tre’von Moehrig
“Players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling. Cases are heard by appeals officers and former NFL players, Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster 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.” – NFL Operations
I’m not entirely sure why a fine was necessary for simply defending yourself, but the NFL has precedent when it comes to these situations. This exact thing happened with spitgate, or when Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase spit on Pittsburgh Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey.
Chase was suspended, but Ramsey, despite the fact that he was ejected, was also fined by the NFL. Spitting and hitting someone there condones any type of response and or retaliation in my opinion.
The way I view it, if Jennings didn’t confront Moehrig, or if Ramsey didn’t strike Chase after getting spit on, what would his teammates think of him?
It wouldn’t be good, I can assure you that.
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