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NFL Announces Punishment Decision Following Shedeur Sanders Incident

NFL Announces Punishment Decision Following Shedeur Sanders Incident

Summary

The NFL fined Bengals player Cedric Johnson $5,525 for a rough hit on Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during a game. This marked the first meeting between Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Sanders, who is a rookie. The game ended with a 20-18 win for the Browns.

Key Facts

  • The Cleveland Browns won 20-18 against the Cincinnati Bengals with a last-second field goal.
  • Shedeur Sanders played quarterback for the Browns in this game.
  • Bengals player Cedric Johnson was fined $5,525 for a hit on Sanders.
  • This game was the first between Joe Burrow and Shedeur Sanders as opposing quarterbacks.
  • Sanders finished the game with 111 passing yards, 26 rushing yards, and one lost fumble.
  • The NFL bases fines on a player's contract value and the nature of the infraction.
  • Sanders completed his rookie season with 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

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