Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was fined $14, 926 by the NFL. Washington’s touchdown celebration was said to be a “vulgar act.” To put it as Tom Pelissero did, Washington showed off the “size of his footballs” after scoring vs. New Orleans.
Additionally, wide receiver Brandon Smith has been fined $4,916 for the use of his helmet on a play in which he also received a personal foul penalty. The incident occurred during the first quarter after a Steelers running play, when Smith got into the face of Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. The officials flagged Smith for his actions, and the NFL has now added a financial penalty following its review of the play.
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Smith’s fine comes as part of the league’s ongoing efforts to enforce player safety rules, particularly those involving unnecessary contact and the use of the helmet.
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