Buccaneers defensive star Jason Pierre Paul found himself $15,000 lighter in the wallet Friday. The NFL has levied a fine against Pierre-Paul for roughing the passer in last weeks game versus the Carolina Panthers.
More fines from last week:#Bucs DE Jason Pierre-Paul $15,000 for roughing Teddy Bridgewater.#49ers S Jimmie Ward $15,000 for a hit on Tre’Quan Smith, who suffered a concussion.#Colts DE Al-Quadin Muhammad $10,500 for smacking Ty Sambrailo. Muhammad was ejected.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 21, 2020
Pierre-Paul hit Bridgewater late in the game and was not penalized on the play. The NFL later ruled to hit illegal.
Bridgewater is out for Sunday’s game versus the Lions after suffering a sprained MCL.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule has announced that PJ Walker will be the starting quarterback for the Panthers in this weeks game.
