Marlon Humphrey, a cornerback with the Baltimore Ravens, received a heavy penalty from the NFL for committing a personal foul in their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears.
For hitting Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus in the facemask with his helmet, Humphrey was fined $46,371. After Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu, this penalty is the second-highest fine in the league that week.
Incident Details
The Ravens were ahead 23-13 at the time of the incident. Officials upheld the call after Baltimore contested Zaccheaus’ completion, allowing the Bears to make a field goal that put them within a touchdown. Despite this, Humphrey and the Ravens’ defense were able to hold the Bears scoreless for the rest of the game. With another touchdown from their offense, the Ravens won 30-16 in the end.
This week, the Ravens came under even more attention after the NFL penalised the team $100,000 for improperly managing quarterback Lamar Jackson’s practicing status before the game. The league reportedly believed that this infraction was the consequence of carelessness rather than an effort to obtain an advantage over rivals.
Consequences and Future Implications
The punishments might have been worse if the Ravens had been found guilty of purposefully deceiving the public about Jackson’s status. Humphrey’s case, on the other hand, was simple and resulted in a definite monetary fine without a game restriction. Humphrey will be financially impacted by the fine, which serves as a reminder of the NFL’s commitment to player conduct, as the Ravens get ready for their next game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10.
Although the Ravens are taking a long break before starting practice again, the fallout from this tragedy will continue to affect them as the season progresses.