Dalvin Cook had himself a nice homecoming in week six against the Miami Dolphins. He scored the game-winning touchdown on a season-high 53-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter.
Unfortunately for Cook, the aftermath of the play cost him some money as he was fined $7,426 for throwing the ball into the stands after the play.
On Tuesday, the NFL reduced the fine 25% down to $5,941. This is contingent on Cook completing an online remedial training course and not getting fined again in 2022.
The NFL informed #Vikings RB Dalvin Cook it reduced his fine for throwing the ball into the crowd Oct. 16 from $7,426 to $5,941, per source.
Under the CBA, the 25% reduction is contingent on Cook completing an online remedial training course and not getting fined again in 2022.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 25, 2022
It is understandable why the NFL wouldn’t want players to throw the ball into the stands. It can make things unsafe and have fans fighting over the football. The fine, even though it screams that the NFL is the “No Fun League,” is fine in a vacuum.
What’s wild is that Cook will have to complete a remedial training course to learn how not to throw a football in the stands. Seems like a very poor use of Cook’s time and Twitter agrees.
Bruh I'm rolling at the fact they are going have a grown man take "online remedial training" to teach him not to throw a ball into the crowd. The NFL is tripping. https://t.co/Qy0UlFLf09
— Josh (@mgtjosh) October 25, 2022
The No Fun League strikes again https://t.co/2WndX43R54
— James (@james161723) October 25, 2022
I really hope Dalvin Cook claims How-Not-To-Throw-The-Ball-Into-The-Stands Online Remedial Class as his alma mater the next time he’s on Sunday Night Football… https://t.co/GPwf4IVT9e
— Mike Ferguson (@MikeWFerguson) October 25, 2022
Remedial training for throwing a ball into the crowd. @NFL you’re the worst. https://t.co/mtdk9WL2ox
— Daniel (@dddaniel88) October 25, 2022
He has to complete and online remedial training course for throwing a football into the stands. LOL https://t.co/Fc5AlbfATt
— Vikeologist™ (@Vikeologist) October 25, 2022
Imagine being in charge of putting together an online remedial training course for a player who threw a ball into the crowd https://t.co/KvkudmHEFS
— Empty Seats Galore (@EmptySeatsPics) October 25, 2022
What could be more corporate than a 25% reduction in fine for completing an online remedial training course?!? https://t.co/b9QKlj1Guo
— Kevin Brown (@KevinBrownNFL) October 25, 2022
An “online remedial training course”
This may be the single stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. https://t.co/9DrBMd93jV
— Deg4 (@Deg__4) October 25, 2022
If I made that much money I think I’d say keep your extra 2K and I’m not doing “remedial online training” to learn to not throw the ball into the crowd. https://t.co/qk7Blpgwzv
— Bud Elliott (@BudElliott3) October 25, 2022
NFL = NO FUN LEAGUE…. Imaging fining Diggs for the Minneapolis Miracle … https://t.co/wxlFcmDyyq
— Vikesfan1930 (@vikesfan1930) October 25, 2022
A training course for throwing the ball into the stands? Lol https://t.co/ZgqMnCNLUG
— Michael Dendor (@MichaelDendor) October 25, 2022
They’re gonna make him take an online course for tossing a football in excitement 😂 this league really likes to punish anyone who shows joy or excitement when they play. https://t.co/tUmpHLgBUV
— Gaff (@egaffr11) October 25, 2022
This league is so against fun. https://t.co/Mssi8JCdDk
— Brandon Joseph (@Dirtdiver314) October 25, 2022
Bro taking online courses for celebrating a touchdown… @nflcommish is a 🤡 https://t.co/aFRafEtqc1
— Zach Wilson Is Good (@Iucciman) October 25, 2022
How about a “remedial training course” for the shenanigans of billionaire owners https://t.co/5NZS6SdeBY
— Chris Taylor (@christaylor_nyc) October 25, 2022
Good to know that NFL players also have to take meaningless HR training courses https://t.co/f0CMW0ZLjr
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) October 25, 2022
That online remedial training course https://t.co/FUedirJnJA pic.twitter.com/mpA8mH6Z1K
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) October 25, 2022
This is incredibly stupid. Dalvin Cook throws a ball into the stands after a huge play and now he has to take an online training course?? https://t.co/XUhhw0cb3x
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) October 25, 2022
