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NFL Fines Bears' Austin Booker $11,636 for Illegal Hits on Jordan Love Without Suspension

Jordan Love remains in concussion protocol, ruling him out against the Ravens.

Overview

  • The league penalized Booker for two plays, including a helmet-to-helmet hit that drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness flag at Soldier Field.
  • League discipline totaled $5,818 for landing with body weight and $5,818 for the head contact, according to the NFL's accounting.
  • Love exited the game and backup Malik Willis finished, going 9-of-11 for 121 yards and a touchdown.
  • Coverage noted Love appeared to lower his head before impact, a detail cited in judgments supporting a fine without a suspension.
  • The NFL also fined Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson $6,111 for a late hit on the opening kickoff.