Summary
The NFL announced that Nick Scott, a player from the Carolina Panthers, was fined $6,500 for a hit on Davante Adams during a playoff game. The hit was considered to violate the rules protecting defenseless receivers. The league has been focusing more on player safety this season.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Rams played against the Chicago Bears in the NFL playoffs.
- Rams' Davante Adams, coming back from injury, was involved in the incident.
- Nick Scott of the Carolina Panthers hit Adams, leading to a penalty.
- The NFL ruled the hit as a violation of the "defenseless receiver" rule.
- Nick Scott received a fine of $6,500 for the hit.
- The NFL is emphasizing player safety and has increased enforcement this season.
- Adams referred to the incident as "playoff football" during a TV appearance.
