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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