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NFL Fines Eagles Safety Marcus Epps $6,500 for Illegal Helmet Use in Week 15

The safety can appeal through a review run by former players jointly appointed by the NFL/NFLPA.

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.