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Josh Allen Incident Leads to Double NFL Punishment for Steelers Cam Heyward

Josh Allen Incident Leads to Double NFL Punishment for Steelers Cam Heyward

Summary

During an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, tensions rose between Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. Heyward claimed Allen kneed him during the game and received a fine from the NFL for taunting Allen.

Key Facts

  • The Buffalo Bills played against the Pittsburgh Steelers and won the game 26-7.
  • Steelers player Cam Heyward alleged that Bills quarterback Josh Allen kneed him in the stomach.
  • Heyward expressed frustration because quarterbacks are protected in games, while he is not.
  • Allen acknowledged the confrontation and said it added competitiveness to the game.
  • Heyward received a penalty for taunting Allen after a later incident in the game.
  • The NFL fined Heyward $11,593 for his behavior during the game.

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