Colts QB Anthony Richardson Fined for Helmet Rule Violation
The NFL fined Richardson $22,511 for unnecessary roughness after using his helmet during a run, part of a broader crackdown on player safety violations.
- Anthony Richardson, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, was fined $22,511 for unnecessary roughness in a Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions.
- The fine stemmed from Richardson lowering his helmet to make contact with Lions safety Brian Branch during a 17-yard run in the third quarter.
- This penalty is part of the NFL's ongoing efforts to enforce rules aimed at reducing head impacts and improving player safety.
- Richardson is the second quarterback this season to be fined for this type of infraction, following a similar penalty issued to Cowboys backup Trey Lance.
- The NFL issued a total of 12 fines exceeding $140,000 for the same rule violation across multiple players in Week 12.
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