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NFL Disciplines Cardinals DB After Jaxon Smith-Njigba Incident

NFL Disciplines Cardinals DB After Jaxon Smith-Njigba Incident

Summary

The NFL fined Arizona Cardinals player Budda Baker $17,389 for a hard hit on Seattle Seahawks player Jaxon Smith-Njigba during a game. The NFL is focusing on player safety by penalizing actions like unnecessary roughness. This season, Smith-Njigba has been a standout player, with impressive statistics.

Key Facts

  • Budda Baker, a Cardinals safety, received a $17,389 fine from the NFL.
  • Baker's fine was for unnecessary roughness in a game against the Seahawks.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a wide receiver for the Seahawks.
  • The NFL issued a total of 24 fines for different violations this week.
  • The league is concentrating on improving player safety by penalizing illegal moves.
  • Smith-Njigba has over 1,000 receiving yards this season.
  • He has 63 catches, totaling 1,041 yards and five touchdowns.
  • The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams are competing in an important upcoming game.
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