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NFL Punishes Raiders Player Who Badly Injured Colts Kicker

NFL Punishes Raiders Player Who Badly Injured Colts Kicker

Summary

During an NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts, Raiders safety Tristin McCollum was fined for roughing the Colts' kicker, Spencer Shrader. Shrader suffered serious knee injuries that ended his season. McCollum received a $5,722 fine as a penalty from the NFL.

Key Facts

  • The Colts won the game against the Raiders 40-6 in Week 5.
  • Raiders safety Tristin McCollum was fined $5,722 for roughing the Colts kicker, Spencer Shrader.
  • The incident resulted in Shrader getting a season-ending ACL and MCL injury.
  • The NFL penalizes players weekly for breaking rules to ensure safety and fairness.
  • Fines collected are used to support former athletes and promote health and safety in sports.
  • Another player from the game, Colts linebacker Joe Bachie, was fined $6,500 for unnecessary roughness.

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