The latest wave of NFL discipline included a pair of fines for Seahawks star DK Metcalf following the receiver’s controversial actions during the team’s 30–13 Week 1 loss to the Rams.
The NFL fined Metcalf $10,927 for unnecessary roughness stemming from a cheap shot on Rams defensive back Akhello Witherspoon late in the game, the league announced Saturday. Metcalf also received an additional fine of $10,927 for the 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he drew for the hit moments later.
The much-criticized moment came late in Seattle’s frustrating outing in L.A. with Metcalf & Co. trailing, 27–13. After a Geno Smith completion with 4:51 left in the game, Metcalf shoved a defenseless Witherspoon, who was facing the opposite direction, to the ground away from the play.
Rams coach Sean McVay, who was visibly upset along with his team over Metcalf’s shove, later announced Witherspoon suffered a rib and hip contusion from the push, though he wasn’t expected to miss any time.
With the Seahawks looking to rebound in Week 2, Metcalf, after avoiding a suspension, will look to turn in a better week against the Lions in Detroit on Sunday.
Frustrations boiling over for the Seahawks right now 😬
— PFF (@PFF) September 10, 2023
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