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NFL Announces Punishment for Bears Player for Actions in Raiders Game

NFL Announces Punishment for Bears Player for Actions in Raiders Game

Summary

The NFL fined Chicago Bears player Roschon Johnson $6,790 for unnecessary roughness during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The fine involves a helmet use violation, and the money from such fines goes to support various athlete-related foundations.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Bears won against the Las Vegas Raiders with a score of 25-24.
  • Bears player Roschon Johnson was fined $6,790 for unnecessary roughness.
  • The incident involved Johnson using his helmet inappropriately against a Raiders player.
  • The fine is the smallest penalty for the week according to the NFL report.
  • Fines collected by the NFL are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation.
  • No players from the Raiders were fined this week.
  • The Bears' victory improved their standing to No. 18 in the NFL's power rankings for Week 5.

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