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Verse's Peace Sign Costs Him $11,593
4 Jan
Summary
- Jared Verse fined $11,593 for taunting gesture.
- The play blocked a field goal and resulted in a touchdown.
- The fine was issued despite no flag during the game.
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse has been fined $11,593 for a taunting infraction during Monday night's game. Verse's memorable play involved blocking a field goal and successfully returning it for a touchdown. While the play itself was impactful, his subsequent peace sign gesture directed at the Falcons' sideline drew the league's attention.
Despite the officials not flagging the incident during the live game, the NFL reviewed the play and determined the gesture constituted taunting. This financial penalty comes after Verse had expressed concerns about potentially drawing a flag for his actions. The fine represents a financial consequence for a moment that became a talking point.
The penalty, though significant, was for a play that dramatically shifted the game's momentum. It transformed a potential 27-10 lead for Atlanta into a narrower 24-17 margin. While Verse incurred a fine, the play itself proved crucial in narrowing the score difference.
