Former LSU LB fined by NFL, prompting criticism from fans
Former LSU LB Kwon Alexander has prompted an outcry in support after he was punished with a fine for a seemingly innocuous tackle.
The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was fined $43,709 for unnecessary roughness (second offense) during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During the play, Alexander leads with his head lowered on the tackle across the midsection of the opponent.
The NFL fined #Steelers LB Kwon Alexander $43,709 for unnecessary roughness in last week’s preseason game against Tampa Bay.
These types of hits with the head lowered are a point of emphasis this season. Alexander was fined for the same offense in 2022.pic.twitter.com/hY9en1qB4R
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 19, 2023
Here’s a sampling of the fervent criticism levied on the NFL for the fine against Alexander:
Might as well play flag football my goodness this a text book tackle ?? https://t.co/mbog6rLn7U
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 19, 2023
Man the NFL need to give that man his money back!!! That’s perfect football! pic.twitter.com/L0T8Do7siZ
— The Young OG (@Seaside_D_Go) August 19, 2023
Goodell working on his X-Mas bonus already…….????
— ?? 53 Strong ?? (@JOHNBOEHME3) August 19, 2023
pathetic to fine him for that
— The College Experience (@TCEonSGPN) August 20, 2023
Soft league
— Dylan?? (@dillybar2145) August 19, 2023
Do what….. give that man his money back
— SECSooner_Life (@Sooner_kyle7) August 19, 2023
great tackle
— ₛ (@sxvixn) August 19, 2023
Just switch to flags already.
— Kev Nivek (@kevnivek_) August 20, 2023
The 29-year-old Alexander made the Pro Bowl in 2017 as a member of the Buccaneers. Alexander has also played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets. During Alexander’s junior season at LSU, he amassed a team-high 92 tackles.