Summary
The NFL has fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield $14,191 for unsportsmanlike conduct due to a gesture made during a game against the Arizona Cardinals. The gesture, performed with teammate Bucky Irving, was part of a celebration that the NFL deemed inappropriate. This season, the NFL is closely monitoring player celebrations as part of its efforts to enforce conduct rules.
Key Facts
- The NFL fined Baker Mayfield $14,191 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The fine was due to a gesture considered inappropriate during a game celebration.
- Mayfield's teammate, Bucky Irving, was also fined $6,349 for the same incident.
- The NFL issued 29 fines in total for Week 13 of the season.
- This is Mayfield's first fine this season, despite previous scrutiny for comments about officials.
- Mayfield has thrown for 2,600 yards, with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.
