St. Brown runs after a catch in a Lions vs. Giants game in 2022.Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown said he sees the NFL’s point of view on his recent fine for an illegal block, but does not agree with the amount.
St. Brown was fined $43,709 for a block thrown against the Chicago Bears in his team’s Week 11 win, drawing some strong pushback from across the NFL. Brown spoke out about the fine this week, saying he planned to appeal to the league to lower the amount.Lions Receiver Caught in League Crackdown
The league has placed a stronger emphasis on enforcing player safety, which includes more transparency this season on the fines handed out to players. Fines are published every Saturday, and Brown’s was the largest of all those announced by the league on November 25.
Speaking to reporters on November 30, St. Brown acknowledged that he needed to adjust his blocking to ensure that he was not making contact with the defender’s head.
