Two New Orleans Saints defensive backs were fined for committing unsportsmanlike conduct against the Atlanta Falcons last week. A league review found that Marshon Lattimore and Alontae Taylor made “violent gestures” with their hands.
Lattimore was cited for mimicking a firearm after Paulson Adebo intercepted Kirk Cousins with 4:59 left in the first quarter, which cost him $14,069. Taylor was fined $10,916 for the same thing about a minute earlier after he broke up a pass intended for Drake London. The difference is due to an NFL rule which requires these fines to be no more than 10% of the player’s weekly salary cap hit. Both players have the option to appeal.
If you’re curious about where the money collected in these fines goes, here’s the explanation from NFL Operations:
The fines collected are 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, including youth football and the communities that support the game.
