The NFL has fined Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain $11,255 for his facemask penalty in the second quarter of last week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, according to multiple reports.
Surtain was penalized for grabbing the facemask of Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts in a 38-6 win over the Falcons. Surtain finished the game with one tackle and one pass breakup. He has seven PBUs and three interceptions so far this season.
Earlier this season, Denver defensive lineman Malcolm Roach ($25,324), safety P.J. Locke ($27,944), defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers ($14,069), safety Brandon Jones ($11,255), outside linebacker Nik Bonitto ($8,791), fullback Mike Burton ($7,653), center Luke Wattenberg ($5,872), tight end Lucas Krull ($5,083) and safety Devon Key ($4,417) also received fines from the NFL.
The money the league receives from fines is “donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels,” per the NFL.
