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NFL Fines Jets' Jermaine Johnson $17,389 for High Hit on Patriots' Drake Maye

The ruling caps the league’s review of a Week 17 shot to Drake Maye’s head-neck area that came during his five-touchdown outing.

Overview

  • After its post-week review, the NFL issued a $17,389 fine to Jermaine Johnson for a blow to the head-neck area of Drake Maye.
  • Officials penalized Johnson for roughing the passer with 1:39 left in the second quarter, turning an incompletion into 15 yards and a first down.
  • New England finished that drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Henry that stretched the lead to 35-3.
  • Maye was not seriously hurt and completed 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards and five touchdowns as New England clinched the AFC East.
  • The fine reflects the NFL and NFLPA’s agreed-upon accountability measures, with New England closing against Miami and the Jets facing Buffalo.