NFL fines Falcons star Drake London for penalty vs. Buccaneers
Drake London lighter in the wallet after roughing penalty vs. Tampa
The Atlanta Falcons are currently in Spain preparing for their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The team is looking to recover from their recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which was seen as a significant setback. However, the NFL has added another obstacle for the Falcons to overcome before kickoff. According to ESPN's Marc Raimondi, the league office has fined Falcons wide receiver Drake London $12,357 for an unnecessary roughness penalty he committed against the Buccaneers last week.
The fine was issued for a penalty called in the first quarter of the game. Despite the fine, London is not facing financial hardship. His new contract signed during the off-season includes $100 million in guarantees, making the $12,357 fine a relatively small amount. This season, London has been relatively productive, catching 39 passes for 624 yards.
Although he scored only one touchdown, his catch rate of 61.9% is consistent with his career average of 62.1%, and his 16.0 yards per reception is a career high.
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