New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Khristian Boyd has been fined $4,600 (0.58% of his base wage this 12 months) for his hit on DeVonta Smith that brought about the Philadelphia Eagles’ star vast receiver to go away the sport with a concussion.
By fining Boyd, the NFL is admitting that the referees acquired it improper and will’ve threw a penalty flag on that play.
There’s additionally a robust case to be made that the refs screwed up by not whistling the play lifeless earlier. Smith’s ahead progress had already been stopped effectively earlier than Boyd took his large shot on the Eagles receiver who couldn’t defend himself.
Smith needed to go away the Eagles-Saints recreation early and it appears like he won’t be capable to play in Week 4, both. That’s a reasonably annoying improvement for Smith and the Eagles, who may be with out A.J. Brown. Accidents are inevitable within the NFL however this one was avoidable had the refs not tousled.
Then once more, the Saints have been enjoying a grimy model of soccer, even when Dennis Allen doesn’t need to admit it.
