Dolphins Trio Fined for Unnecessary Roughness in Week 9 Loss to Bills
The NFL has handed down fines to three Miami Dolphins players following their Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Running back Raheem Mostert, safety Jordan Poyer, and cornerback Cam Smith were all penalized for unnecessary roughness.
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Mostert was fined $18,830 for using his helmet to lead a tackle in the first quarter.
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Poyer received an $11,193 fine for hitting a defenseless player, specifically Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman.
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Cam Smith was fined $8,874 for a horse-collar tackle, which is considered unnecessary roughness. While the fines may seem harsh, they will be donated to a good cause.
The Professional Athletes Foundation supports NFL legends in need. The foundation uses the fines collected to provide assistance to former players who require medical or financial help.
It’s worth noting that while the fines may seem excessive, they serve as a reminder that player safety is a top priority in the NFL. The league takes unnecessary roughness seriously and will continue to penalize players who violate rules.
The Dolphins will look to move past the loss and the fines as they prepare for their next game vs Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football.
