New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Khristian Boyd has been fined $4,600 (0.58% of his base wage this yr) for his hit on DeVonta Smith that induced the Philadelphia Eagles’ star extensive receiver to depart the sport with a concussion.
By fining Boyd, the NFL is admitting that the referees bought it flawed and may’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 nicely earlier than Boyd took his massive shot on the Eagles receiver who couldn’t defend himself.
Smith needed to go away the Eagles-Saints sport early and it seems to be like he may not be capable to play in Week 4, both. That’s a reasonably annoying growth 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 had been enjoying a unclean model of soccer, even when Dennis Allen doesn’t need to admit it.
