Atlanta Falcons
Freeman fined $14,037 for unsportsmanlike conduct for incident against the Rams
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 27, 2019Falcons 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.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
