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NFL Fines Vikings' Dallas Turner Twice for Hip-Drop and Hit on Lamar Jackson

The penalties underscore the NFL's push to safeguard quarterbacks through stricter enforcement.

Overview

  • The league issued matching $17,389 fines for a hip-drop tackle and a later hit, for a total of $34,778.
  • Officials flagged Turner for an early unnecessary roughness hip-drop on running back Justice Hill and for driving Lamar Jackson into the turf late in the second quarter.
  • The second infraction followed a sack that was wiped out by a penalty, setting up a Baltimore field goal before halftime.
  • Jackson was not hurt and finished with 176 passing yards, a touchdown and 36 rushing yards in the Ravens’ 27-19 win.
  • No suspension has been reported as video of the plays circulated widely on social media.