Tag: unsportsmanlike conduct

George Pickens finally got his medicine—in the form of Week 13 fines

George Pickens’s poor sportsmanship has put the NFL in a position to take action, as he accumulated over $20K in fines from Week 13.

It appears WR George Pickens’ immaturity has finally caught up to him. After a series of mishaps, immature antics, and on-and-off-the-field displays of poor sportsmanship, the NFL has decided to fine Pickens for his Week 13 actions.

In a throwback to the penalty-filled 2021 season, Pickens was hit with a taunting penalty in the first quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.  Pickens would ultimately receive of a fine of $10,231 for the unnecessary antics.

Pickens was later flagged again for unsportsmanlike conduct, this time for making a gun-like hand gesture while celebrating. The NFL has cracked down on violent or firearm-related gestures, imposing heavy fines on teams or players who engage in such behavior. This penalty would add an additional $10,231 in fines for Pickens, bringing the sum total of his Week 13 fines to $20,462.

Fans can understand where Pickens’ energy and excitement for big-time plays factor into all of this. However, over $20K in fines and 30 penalty yards later, was it truly worth it for the young wide receiver?

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Cowboys Huggins ejected at Rams joint practice after shoving opposing staff

Watch Cowboys Albert Huggins makes unprompted hit on Rams staffer at joint training camp

There was some unsportsmanlike conduct on display at the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams when a Rams staff member was shoved to the ground by Cowboys defensive tackle Albert Huggins during drills Wednesday.

Everyone participating in the drill became emotional and Rams members insisted the Cowboys “didn’t want to practice” after the bizarre unprompted hit on an unpadded assistant.

This choice by Huggins led to his being ejected from the practice by Cowboys coaches and the full transcript of the event states he flipped off the Rams as he walked away from the practice.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has since made a statement on the incident at the joint practice, emphasizing that the Cowboys do not condone unsportsmanlike conduct and Albert Huggins has made an apology.

NFL reporter Todd Archer shared Coach McCarthy’s statement on Twitter.

Huggins could be in trouble if the Cowboys head coach sees him break professionalism again, however, despite McCarthy’s resolution of the drama, he is unlikely to make the 53-man roster as he is a recent acquisition that has not performed for the team.

Cowboys Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs fined for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties vs Eagles

Parsons was docked $10K for taunting Eagles TE Dallas Goedert after a pass breakup. Diggs will pay $9K for removing his helmet on the field. | From @ToddBrock24f7

A couple Cowboys players lost their cool for a moment during last Sunday night’s tough loss to the Eagles.

Now they’ll be losing a decent chunk of change, too.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport tweeted Saturday that linebacker Micah Parsons was fined $10,609 by the league for the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty he incurred in the third quarter. After breaking up (and almost intercepting) a Jalen Hurts pass, Parsons celebrated with a flex and had a few words for Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert. He was flagged for taunting.

In the moment, the penalty cost the Cowboys 15 yards and gave Philadelphia a new set of downs instead of bringing up 3rd-and-10 in their own territory.

“It’s just passion of the game,” Parsons said of the episode. “We play a game with passion, play it with heart. Sometimes you might overdo it.”

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is also a bit lighter in the wallet for losing his temper late in the same game. He took off his helmet while still on the field and slammed it to the turf following Philadelphia’s fourth-quarter touchdown, a score that put Dallas down by two scores with seven minutes to play. He also drew an unsportsmanlike conduct foul.

At the time, the penalty only moved the ball a yard closer to the end zone for the Eagles’ two-point conversion try. But the league has levied a monetary fine of $9,577 against Diggs for the outburst.

Dallas was the most-penalized team in the NFL last season. They have had 51 flags thrown against them thus far in 2022 and had 42 of those penalties count against them. Both of those totals are currently fifth-most leaguewide.

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NFL fines Saints LB Kwon Alexander for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Falcons

NFL fines Saints LB Kwon Alexander for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Falcons

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The NFL rubbed some salt in the wound for New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander on Saturday by fining him $6,264 for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in last week’s game with the Atlanta Falcons.

Alexander was fouled for taunting in the second quarter, tacking on four yards after a six-yard gain from the Saints’ 13-yard line. That led to a Matt Ryan touchdown pass to wide receiver Olamida Zaccheaus and an early 10-0 lead for Atlanta. The Times-Picayune | Advocate’s Amie Just reported that neither of the Falcons played flagged for personal fouls in the game, safety Richie Grant and linebacker Foyesade Oluokun, were fined.

This season’s emphasis on the taunting penalty has been frustrating for almost everyone involved. Pushed through by incompetent team owners on the NFL competition committee like Giants boss John Mara, who grew tired of opponents mocking the bad teams they built, it’s proved unpopular with fans, players, and some coaches while putting a brighter spotlight on dubiously-qualified officials like Tony Corrente.

And now Saints players like Alexander are being punished for expressing the emotions that are needed to play a violent, emotionally-charged sport at the highest possible level. This was the first taunting penalty the Saints have drawn all season, but it might be the start of an ugly trend if the NFL’s leadership continues down this foolish path.

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Seahawks DK Metcalf celebrates touchdown by taking over CBS camera

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf drew a flag Week 14 when he took over the CBS camera operation for his touchdown celebration.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, DK Metcalf, might want to stick to his day job as a pass-catcher.

On Sunday, Metcalf gave it a try as a camera operator after connecting with his quarterback Russell Wilson for a score against the New York Jets in the first half of the Week 14 matchup.

Wilson hit Metcalf for five yards and the Seahawks touchdown to top off the eight-play, 70-yard scoring drive.

After the TD, Metcalf jumped into the stands and took over the filming of a CBS camera – something the TV broadcast crew didn’t seem to mind a bit.

While the score stuck, Metcalf was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Here’s a look:

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