NFL rescinds $10K taunting fine for Packers WR Allen Lazard

One, two, three…and poof. Allen Lazard’s fine from the NFL is gone. 

One, two, three…and poof. Allen Lazard’s fine from the NFL is gone.

After appeal, the league rescinded the $10,609 taunting fine given to Lazard when he counted to three following a block during the Green Bay Packers’ win over the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Day.

From the league: “After reviewing the arguments and video presented to me during the appeal, I have concluded that the evidence does not warrant a fine for this violation. By copy of this letter, the fine is rescinded. And the Green Bay Packers are instructed to remit $10,609 to Mr. Lazard.”

Lazard wasn’t penalized on the play, but an initial review from the league resulted in a first-offense fine for taunting.

It was a celebrated moment in Green Bay. Lazard knocked down three Dolphins players to help spring an 18-yard run by Aaron Jones, and the veteran receiver immediately counted the three fallen combatants on the field.

Here’s video of the play:

This will be the first of many paydays for Lazard in 2023. After catching a career-high 60 passes for 788 yards in 2022, Lazard is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent when his contract expires in March.

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