Saints' Khristian Boyd Fined $4,600 for Hit on Eagles' DeVonta Smith

The rookie defensive tackle's hit left Smith in concussion protocol, sparking controversy over player safety.

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd has been fined $4,600 by the NFL for a hit on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith.
The hit occurred during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 15-12 win over the Saints, leaving Smith in concussion protocol and unable to practice this week.
Boyd was not penalized during the game, but the fine was imposed under NFL rules limiting first-offense fines to no more than 10% of a player's weekly salary cap hit.
Boyd defended his actions in a now-deleted Instagram post, stating he did not intend to cause injury and was just trying to make a play on the ball.
Eagles players, including safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, criticized the hit as a 'cheap shot,' while Saints teammate Cameron Jordan defended Boyd, calling it a routine tackle.