Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt responds to hefty helmet fine vs. Ravens

During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 5 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Watt received two heavy fines.
While the other could not have been prevented, the first could.

When Watt took off his helmet on The Dan Patrick Show, he said, “Not smart.”.
“We’re going to attempt an appeal. I wasn’t making any malicious attempts or making fun of anyone.
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It was the second and last time Watt had brought down Lamar Jackson, the quarterback for the Ravens.
He was ecstatic after the sack, which ended the game on a crucial fourth-and-seven play.
Baltimore did not receive a new set of downs even though he was also flagged for the action, which happened after the play.

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On fourth and seven, Watt sacks Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
For taking off his helmet to celebrate the game-winning catch, Watt would receive a flag after the play.
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“We’re going to attempt an appeal.
Watt said, “I wasn’t trying to be mean.
Since the game was officially over at that point, there wasn’t really much of a safety risk, and I wasn’t taunting anyone.
Basically, I just need to improve.
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A player and his agent use in-house attorneys to handle the appeals process after receiving a fine.
Owners don’t benefit financially from the money, despite popular belief.
The NFL Foundation further supports the health, safety, and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game, and the Professional Athletes Foundation supports legends in need with the fines collected, according to the accountability section of the NFL rule book.
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In addition, Watt was fined $11,473 for allegedly striking rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers of the Ravens.
The league saw it as hitting Flowers even though he was only trying to jar the ball loose.

Watt has received seven $83,429 fines in his seven-year career, but never for the same offense. His first penalty was $20,054, the most expensive.
Matt Ryan, the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, was called for a ticky-tack roughing the passer. He hardly touched him, and Ryan made things up just to get a flag.
It occurs to me that players ought to be called for diving the same way that they are in hockey.