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NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for helmet hit
NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for hit that knocked off Aaron Jones's helmet.
In brief
NFL fines Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for hit that knocked off Aaron Jones's helmet. NFL fined Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for impermissible helmet contact that knocked Minnesota's Aaron Jones helmet off during a game. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Game hit
In the fourth quarter of Sunday's Vikings-Bears game in Chicago, a wicked hit sent Minnesota running back Aaron Jones's helmet flying.
Player fined
The NFL imposed a $22,342 sanction on Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson for impermissible use of the helmet.
Rule violation
The rulebook prohibits a player from lowering his head and making forcible contact with his helmet against an opponent.
Unflagged infraction
The infraction was not flagged; it rarely is. Typically, the situation is addressed with the imposition of a fine.
No suspension
Impermissible use of the helmet is not one of the five violations that will result in an automatic suspension if there are three violations.
The main idea
NFL fined Bears defensive back Tyrique Stevenson $22,342 for impermissible helmet contact that knocked Minnesota's Aaron Jones helmet off during a game.
