The NFL fined New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd $4,600 for his hit on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith in Week 3, per nola.com. Boyd was not penalized for the hit, which knocked out Smith and forced him out of the game with a concussion, as the officials were late to blow the whistle.
Per the NFL, a hit on a defenseless player can draw a fine up to $16,883 for first-time offenders. The league’s collective bargaining agreement states