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Austin Booker Punished Twice for Hits on Jordan Love in Bears-Packers Game

Austin Booker Punished Twice for Hits on Jordan Love in Bears-Packers Game

Summary

Chicago Bears player Austin Booker received two fines for roughing the passer during a game against the Green Bay Packers. One of Booker's hits resulted in quarterback Jordan Love leaving the game with a concussion. The fines totaled $10,000 for the two incidents.

Key Facts

  • Austin Booker is a defensive end for the Chicago Bears.
  • Booker received a penalty during the game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Jordan Love.
  • The hit on Love resulted in a 15-yard penalty for the Bears.
  • Jordan Love suffered a concussion and left the game.
  • Booker was fined $5,000 for each of two separate hits on Love.
  • Both fines were for roughing the passer, a violation in football where a player hits the quarterback, especially in a dangerous way.
  • Love's injury affects the Packers' chances in important upcoming games.
  • The details of the fines will be publicly available on Saturday.

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