Freeman fined $14,037 for unsportsmanlike conduct for incident against the Rams

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who was disqualified in the third quarter of last Sunday's game after "throwing a punch" at Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, was fined $14,037 by the NFL.

The Falcons had fallen behind 20-3 and a major fight nearly broke out. Donald and Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley received unnecessary roughness penalties.

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