Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington told the media on Wednesday that he was levied a $6,000 fine for an illegal crackback block during the win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo tweeted that Washington plans to appeal.
NFL compliance officers and league assistants review game film for potential rule violations after each Monday, and players are notified of the decision. Findings are made public on Saturday afternoon.
According to NFL operations, “fines collected are donated to the Professional Athletes Foundation to support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.”
If the fine is upheld, it will be the first of the season for a Steelers player.
