The NFL notifies Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady Friday, he was told by the agency that he will be fined $11,139 because he tried to kick. Atlanta Falcons‘ defensive lineman Grady Jarrett A source revealed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the game was being played during Sunday’s match.
Jarrett was flagged after he threw Brady to the ground during Tampa Bay’s 21-15 victory over Atlanta. Jarrett was being thrown by Brady as they were getting up. However, he did not appear to make contact.
For kicking, fines are $11,139 for the first offense and $16,444 in the second.
When asked by ESPN if Brady tried to kick Jarrett in the face, Todd Bowles, Buccaneers head coach, said that he didn’t see it so he couldn’t answer the question.
Jarrett and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones Players and coaches were subject to automatic fines for violating roughing penalties in Week 5. The incident caused outrage among fans, coaches, and players.
For roughing the passer, fines are $15,000 for the first offense and $20,000 each for the second. Jones and Jarrett committed the same offense during this season.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.