Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick said he received an NFL fine for a hit that concussed Browns WR KC Concepcion on Sunday.

“It was a football play, in my opinion”

Fitzpatrick will appeal fine

Fitzpatrick said he will appeal the fine but wouldn’t reveal the amount.

Fitzpatrick’s explanation

Fitzpatrick called the hit a 'football play' and said he ripped off Concepcion’s helmet in the first quarter.

Concepcion’s status

Concepcion returned to practice Wednesday but remains in concussion protocol after Thursday’s limited practice.

Fitzpatrick’s defense

Fitzpatrick said the league rules prohibit hitting defenseless players but he believes receivers have rights to be hit.

Concepcion’s injury

Concepcion was concussed by Fitzpatrick’s hit in the first quarter before an unnecessary roughness penalty four plays later.