K Major

Chauncey had an almost identical hit on Dak Bortles a few weeks ago but I get the rule (crown of the helmet) that was enforced.

The fine amount is outrageously excessive though.

AsylumGuido

Most of the fine amounts are dictated by the CBA and not arbitrary.

FINES & APPEALS

Player Safety Rules and/or Flagrant Personal Foul (including, without limitation):

First offense/subsequent offense

Striking/Kicking/Kneeing $10,527 $21,056
Horse Collar Tackle $21,056 $42,115
Face Mask $10,527 $21,056
Leg Whip $21,056 $42,115
Late Hit $10,527 $21,056
Spearing $28,075 $56,156
Impermissible Use of the Helmet (including illegal launching) $28,075 $56,156
Hit on Defenseless Player $28,075 $56,156
Blindside Block $28,075 $56,156
Roughing the Passer $21,056 $42,115
Low Block $10,527 $21,056
Chop Block $10,527 $21,056

Fighting

Fighting $35,096 $70,194
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (active involvement) $7,017 $14,037
Unnecessarily Entering Fight Area (no active involvement) $3,507 $10,527

Sportsmanship

Excessive Profanity; other Unsportsmanlike Conduct (e.g., toward opponent(s), game personnel, fans, etc.) $14,037 $28,075
Taunting $10,527 $14,037
Football Into Stands $7,017 $14,037

Uniform

Foreign Substances on Body/Uniform $10,527 $21,056
Chin Straps $10,527 $14,037
Personal Messages $7,017 $14,037 <--- (the one they initially hit Demario Davis with)
(Additional fines may be imposed on team management and coaching staffs for condoning, permitting, etc., violations in this area)
Other Uniform/Equipment Violations $7,017 $14,037

On-Field Commercial Logo Violation Considered violation of official League licensing agreements; suspension or fine; severity to be determined by degree of violation.

Gang Signing Considered conduct detrimental to the League; suspension or fine; severity to be determined in accordance with provisions of the Personal Conduct Policy.

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