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Aaron Rodgers hit could cost Maliek Collins $17,911 as NFL weighs whether punishment fits the play

Aaron Rodgers hit could cost Maliek Collins $17,911 as NFL weighs whether punishment fits the play

  • Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maliek Collins drew a roughing the passer penalty against Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

  • The NFL league office is reviewing match footage to decide if a mandatory $17,911 fine should be issued.

  • Pittsburgh leveraged the defensive mistake to maintain momentum during their AFC North rivalry clash.

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maliek Collins is facing potential league discipline following a late hit on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during their Week 4 Thursday Night Football divisional showdown. The penalty not only extended Pittsburgh’s opening offensive drive by providing a critical automatic first down, but it also triggered standard NFL safety protocols that could result in significant financial consequences for the veteran defensive lineman once league officials conclude their weekly review process.

Costly penalty keeps Pittsburgh drive alive

The incident unfolded early in the contest as the Steelers faced a third and long situation from their own territory. Rodgers completed a short nine yard pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman that fell well short of the line to gain, but Collins delivered late contact on the 42 year old signal caller after the ball was released. Officials immediately threw a flag for roughing the passer, resetting the downs and allowing Mike McCarthy’s offense to punch in an early touchdown inside Cleveland territory.

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Standard league guidelines for quarterback protection

Under current NFL fine schedules and appeal guidelines, first time offenders found guilty of roughing the passer or delivering late hits on quarterbacks face a standard fine of $17,911. The league office evaluates all flagged quarterback hits every Friday following midweek games, taking into account player speed, intent and impact severity before issuing formal punishment letters to the involved athletes ahead of the upcoming weekend fixtures.

AFC North standings implications and Rodgers’ form

Rodgers has gradually found his rhythm within the Pittsburgh offense after a slow start to the campaign, coming off an impressive three touchdown performance against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Securely positioned within Mike McCarthy’s offensive scheme, Rodgers helped lead Pittsburgh toward a crucial victory over their division rival, positioning the Steelers at the top of the AFC North standings while Collins and the Browns organization await official notification regarding the pending fine.

Cover photos from: @maliek

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