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NFL Fines Lions Player for Unflagged Hit on Packers TE
1 Nov
Summary
- Brian Branch fined $23,882 for unnecessary roughness.
- The hit on Tucker Kraft went unpenalized during the game.
- Other players and coaches also received fines from the game.
The NFL has issued a $23,882 fine to Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for unnecessary roughness. The penalty stems from a helmet-to-helmet collision with Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft during the first quarter of their Oct. 25 game. This fine is notable as no flag was thrown for the play during the actual contest.
The league's accountability report identified impermissible use of the helmet as the reason for the fine. Branch's disciplinary history includes previous fines for similar infractions. This incident adds to a game that saw multiple officiating discussions and subsequent player punishments.
Beyond Branch's penalty, Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes was fined $11,941 for a late hit, and Packers cornerback Brandon Cisse received a $9,459 fine for taunting. Additionally, Packers safety Xavier McKinney was fined $25,000 for criticizing officials post-game, following several calls that Green Bay questioned.
The Packers have since rebounded from this loss, securing a 27-19 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 29. The league's disciplinary actions following the Lions game underscore their commitment to player safety and adherence to rules.
