NFL Punishes Two Bears Players for Incidents During Buccaneers Game
Two Chicago Bears players were fined by the NFL for being too aggressive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The NFL has imposed fines on two Chicago Bears players for incidents that occurred during their Sunday game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas was fined $6,901 for unnecessary roughness after punching Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish in the second quarter. Defensive lineman Austin Booker received a $6,457 fine for using his helmet in a hit on quarterback Baker Mayfield, although he was not penalized for the hit itself.
Both incidents took place during the second quarter, and Thomas subsequently saw limited action after his penalty. Bears head coach Ben Johnson suggested that Thomas was benched for his actions. Thomas, drafted in the third round, has shown promise with seven catches for 54 yards in nine games this season. Meanwhile, Booker, in his third season with the Bears, has contributed with 27 tackles, six tackles for loss, and five sacks in nine games.
The team's special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower, praised Booker for his hard work and contributions.
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