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Falcons' Keith Smith says $87K fine rescinded after appeal
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith had his $87,418 fine rescinded after an appeals meeting with the league. Smith and his agent argued that the technique he had been using was being used league-wide. NFLPA president J.C. Tretter called for an overhaul of the fines and appeals process, implying that Smith's fine had been overturned by the league.
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith had his $87,418 fine rescinded after an appeals meeting with the league. Smith and his agent argued that the technique he had been using was being used league-wide. NFLPA president J.C. Tretter called for an overhaul of the fines and appeals process, implying that Smith's fine had been overturned by the league.
ATLFalcons' Keith Smith fined $87K by NFL for unnecessary roughness
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith was fined $87,418 for unnecessary roughness on the first play of last Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions. The hit, which came on a 10-yard kick return by the Falcons' Mike Hughes, did not result in an in-game penalty. In total, the game between the Falcons and Lions resulted in $133,937 in fines for players.
Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith was fined $87,418 for unnecessary roughness on the first play of last Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions. The hit, which came on a 10-yard kick return by the Falcons' Mike Hughes, did not result in an in-game penalty. In total, the game between the Falcons and Lions resulted in $133,937 in fines for players.
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