Overview
- The penalty stems from a play at the 1:57 mark of the second quarter in Philadelphia’s December 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- The $6,500 fine was listed in the NFL’s GameDay Accountability report released on December 20.
- Under league rules, players may appeal to officers Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster or Jordy Nelson, whose rulings are final.
- Fine proceeds are designated for the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation to support player welfare programs.
- Reporting noted Epps as the only player fined from that game, which the Eagles won 31-0 in a performance cited for a modern-era defensive benchmark.