Mac Jones fined by NFL for 2nd violation in Patriots-Bengals game
By Andrew Olson
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Mac Jones will be paying the NFL a bit more than previously expected.
It was widely reported earlier this week that the league was fining the Patriots quarterback for his low block on Eli Apple. Saturday, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that Jones was also fined for an unspecified “separate unnecessary roughness violation.” In total, Jones owes the league $23,976 for his actions in Week 16.
The NFL fined #Patriots QB Mac Jones $23,976 for his actions in last week’s loss to the #Bengals — $13,367 for his low block on Eli Apple and $10,609 for a separate unnecessary roughness violation.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2022
Jones defended himself against accusations of “dirty” play over the block on Apple, which occurred after a Patriots turnover. The former Alabama quarterback said he was trying to prevent Apple from getting to Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton, who was in pursuit of making a tackle.
Mac Jones was on WEEI & explained his low block on Eli Apple:
“Kind of went down in front of him, trying to stop a fast guy from getting to another fast guy … It’s a split-second decision … I get hit a lot, too.
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— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) December 27, 2022
Jones and the Patriots face the Miami Dolphins in Week 17. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot.
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