Patriots’ Edelman Fined Over $63K by NFL for Unnecessary Roughness
Sunday, December 30, 2018
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been fined $63,504 for unnecessary roughness in three separate plays during the Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills last week at Gillette Stadium.
According to NFL Network, the fines for each play are $10,026, $26,739 and $26,739.
Edelman was only flagged for one unnecessary roughness penalty in the game.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe fines total more than four percent of Edelman’s 2018 base salary, which is $1.529,412.
Earlier this season, Edelman was fined $26,739 for unnecessary roughness in the Patriots October 29 win over Buffalo.
Edelman This Season
After missing the first four games of the season due to suspension, Edelman has hauled in 69 passes for 781 yards and five touchdowns this season.
In Sunday’s game against Buffalo, Edelman had six catches for 70 yards and a touchdown.
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