NFL reportedly fines the Rams $100K for a shoving incident involving 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. This hefty penalty followed a dramatic Week 3 matchup where the Rams secured a nail-biting 27-24 comeback victory over the 49ers:
As the game neared its conclusion, Aiyuk attempted to catch a lateral pass when he was met with a forceful hit from Kamren Kinchens. Following the collision, the two players exchanged words on the sidelines. Kinchens seemed to slap Aiyuk’s helmet, prompting Aiyuk to retaliate with a shove, escalating the situation and drawing in other Rams personnel.
Among those involved was Derion Kendrick, who, despite being sidelined due to an ACL injury, was caught on video pushing Aiyuk. Kendrick’s actions resulted in a personal fine of $5,656, highlighting the consequences of sideline altercations even for players not in uniform.
