Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren got a hefty fine from the NFL on Saturday.
Warren was fined $48,333 for illegal use of the helmet after he caught a pass and lowered his helmet for contact as he was going out of bounds.
The NFL fined #Steelers RB Jaylen Warren $48,333 for illegal use of helmet in last week’s win over the #Browns.
Here’s the play … which didn’t draw a flag. pic.twitter.com/DA2f35G9tx
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 23, 2023
David Canter, who is Warren’s agent, disagrees with the NFL’s decision and will be appealing the fine.
We are obviously appealing https://t.co/7ue7vBRC3G
— David Canter (@davidcanter) September 23, 2023
It doesn’t look like Warren is doing anything except bracing for contact on this play. He knew the Browns player was going to hit him, so he lowered his helmet in preparation for it.
Warren’s game check is also this exact amount of money (before taxes), per Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot. If he doesn’t win his appeal, he’s going to lose his entire game check.
Jaylen Warren’s gamecheck is exactly $48,333 (before taxes).
So he literally lost his entire week of pay for this play. That’s insane. https://t.co/gCWIzy4m2n
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) September 23, 2023
Warren finished Monday night’s game with six rushes for 20 yards and also had four receptions for 66 yards.
Stay tuned to see if Warren is able to win his appeal.