The Seattle Seahawks are still celebrating their 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, but there’s a dark cloud over one of their players.
The Seahawks made history on Sunday, Feb. 8, by bringing home the team’s second Super Bowl win in franchise history, but as with any big game, there was drama on the field.
Now, the NFL has officially handed down a punishment to one of the Seattle Seahawks players for his actions in the Super Bowl.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe officially fined by the league for on-field infractions during Super Bowl LX, and he actually received two fines for unnecessary roughness on one play in the fourth quarter of the showdown.
Jobe went after New England wide receiver Stefon Diggs out of bounds at the end of a play with 13:24 left in the game, and that cost him one fine for a late hit. His other fine was also from a Diggs moment, this one being his response when Diggs came back at him after that shot.
Diggs took hold of Jobe’s facemask, and then, the cornerback threw a punch at the him. So, that move cost Jobe a second fine. Both fines were for were for $9,222.
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The good news is that both fines will go to a good cause. The fines, according to NFL research, are “collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
If Jobe wants to appeal the fine, he’s allowed to do that, too. “Players are notified of violations and may appeal any ruling,” the NFL states on their official website. “Cases are heard by appeals officers and former NFL players, Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, who are jointly appointed and paid by the NFL/NFLPA. The decisions made are final and binding.”
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Also, ahead of the season, the schedule of fines and penalties was jointly negotiated between the NFL and the NFLPA. Plus, each player is notified of the rules going into the season, so that they know how to avoid getting fined.