NFL announces punishment for Texans DT Mario Edwards after foul on Bills' Josh Allen
Dubai: The NFL have announced their first list of players who are fined, and it also includes a name from the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans' Week 1 game. The NFL has fined Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards for his hit on Bills quarterback Josh Allen during their opening game. Edwards was held accountable for contact to the knee area or below on a passer, with Allen on the receiving end of…
The NFL has released its initial list of fines for the Week 1 games, including one imposed on Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards. The penalty was issued following a hit on Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during the opening match. Edwards was found to have made contact below the knee area with a passer, specifically Allen. This transpired during the third quarter of Buffalo's 36-31 win over Houston in their inaugural season game.
Edwards, who commands an annual salary of $1.48 million (Dh5.46 million), will have to pay a fine of $8,263 (Dh30,345) for his actions. The Bills have since gone on to secure a strong start to the season, defeating the Detroit Lions 41-31 in Week 2. The encounter was notably the first NFL match played at Buffalo's newly renovated Highmark Stadium.
Quarterback Josh Allen played a pivotal role in the Bills' victory, with five touchdowns contributing to their 2-0 beginning. For Houston, the loss against Buffalo was followed by another challenge as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. Edwards' fine effectively concludes the NFL's disciplinary proceedings related to his hit on Allen, while the Bills have already moved on with their 2-0 record.
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