By now, Clay Matthews can probably write checks for fines with his eyes closed. For the second time this season, Matthews was hit with a fine by the NFL – only this time, it was for something he did on the field.
Matthews is being docked $21,056 for his hit on Kyler Murray last week, which resulted in a roughing the passer penalty. It wasn’t overly excessive, but it was unnecessary and late.
#Rams LB Clay Matthews was fined $21,056 for roughing the passer last week against the #Cardinals.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 4, 2020
The play didn’t have any impact on the outcome of the game, but it did extend the Cardinals’ drive and give them a free 15 yards, ultimately leading to a touchdown.
This is the fourth time Matthews has been fined for roughing the passer, the first since 2016. He was also fined $12,500 earlier this year for a tweet criticizing the officials. At the time, Matthews was sidelined with a broken jaw and the tweet wasn’t regarding a Rams game.
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