Summary
The NFL fined Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach for a roughing-the-passer penalty involving Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Roach received a $17,389 fine for putting his body weight on Lawrence during a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Denver Broncos. Two other Broncos players, linebacker Alex Singleton and safety P.J. Locke, were also fined for separate infractions in the same game.
Key Facts
- The Jacksonville Jaguars currently lead the AFC South with an 11-4 record.
- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has achieved 3,489 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions this season.
- The NFL fined Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach $17,389 for roughing the passer against Trevor Lawrence.
- Roach's penalty was for putting his body weight on Lawrence, a rule the NFL is strictly enforcing.
- Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton was fined $23,186 for unnecessary helmet use.
- Broncos safety P.J. Locke was fined $11,593 for a late hit.
- The Jaguars defeated the Denver Broncos 34-20 in their last game.
