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Bears' Stevenson Fined Heavily Before Eagles Clash
27 Sep
Summary
- Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson received the week's largest NFL fine.
- Stevenson was fined $22,342 for illegal helmet use.
- Quarterback Caleb Williams is out for the Eagles game due to injury.
The Chicago Bears are facing an NFL disciplinary action just before their Week 3 "Monday Night Football" game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has been fined $22,342 for illegal use of his helmet during a play against the Minnesota Vikings. This fine represents the largest imposed by the league this week.
The incident involved a hit on Vikings running back Aaron Jones, which was reviewed by the NFL. While no penalty was called during the game, the league's accountability report confirmed the significant fine for Stevenson's actions. Stevenson will pay the fine, with funds directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
Compounding the team's challenges, the Bears will also be without their starting quarterback, Caleb Williams. Williams sustained an injury in Week 2 and has been officially ruled out for the upcoming matchup. The team needs its starters available as they navigate Williams' absence.
