The Saints issued a statement on Saturday in response to facing league discipline following allegations that defensive lineman Cameron Jordan faked an injury against the Buccaneers in Week 13.
The NFL fined Jordan $50,000, head coach Dennis Allen $100,000, defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen $50,000 and the Saints organization $350,000 after reportedly reviewing video showing the team directing the Pro Bowler to fake a lower body injury in the fourth quarter, according to ProFootballTalk. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported all four are expected to appeal.
In a statement issued on the team’s official website, the Saints denied the allegations and confirmed they plan to appeal the fines. The club also announced Jordan did, in fact, need medical attention during the game after feeling foot pain, underwent an MRI the following day and has been receiving treatment in the days since.
