And yesterday, the Real_RogerGoodell did what everybody expected: garnished Brown's wages for prematurely celebrating Halloween. Via PFT (via ESPN's Adam Schefter), Brown is now out $10,000 for the "uniform violation."
NFL Fines Out of Control?
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown was fined $10,000 by the NFL for wearing a Jason mask during game introductions. Click through to see more questionable NFL fines over the years.
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Culprit: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals
What He Did: He wore an orange chin strap in a preseason game.
NFL Fined Him: $5,000
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Culprit: Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers
What He Did: Holmes celebrated his Super Bowl-winning touchdown catch by paying homage to LeBron James' pregame powder toss.
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
James Borchuck, St. Petersburg Times / AP
Culprit: Darnell Dockett, Arizona Cardinals
What He Did: Dockett (No. 90) jumped on the back of teammate Antonio Smith and rode him like a rodeo bronco.
NFL Fined Him: $20,000
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Culprit: Wes Welker, New England Patriots
What He Did: Made a "snow angel" after scoring this Week 16 touchdown in wintry conditions versus Arizona.
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
Stephan Savoia, AP
Culprit: Shaun Ellis, New York Jets
What He Did: Chucked a large block of snow into the Seattle stands in retaliation for fans pelting New York's players with snowballs
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots
What He Did: Stuffed the ball up his jersey as an end zone tribute to his expectant wife and the couple's yet-to-be-born daughter
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
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Culprit: Brandon Jones, Tennessee Titans
What He Did: Simulated an arrest during a touchdown celebration against the Jaguars
NFL Fined Him: $15,000
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Culprit: Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers
What He Did: Wore eye black with the No. 21 to honor his late Redskins teammate, Sean Taylor
NFL Fined Him: $5,000
Gene J. Puskar, AP
Culprit: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
What He Did: Played the bongo drums on the sideline after a 66-yard TD run
NFL Fined Him: $10,000
Jamie Squire, Getty Images
Forgetting the ten grand for a moment, Brown might want to tone it down a bit for another reason: the Saints hung 48 on the Eagles last week. The mask didn't take, apparently.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)
9-25-2009 @ 12:47PM
pemfred said...
Wow,
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9-25-2009 @ 12:49PM
pemfred said...
Can the NFL get any more boring?
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9-25-2009 @ 12:50PM
pemfred said...
What's next?
The players aren't allowed to smile anymore?
God forbid they should enjoy playing a game.
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9-25-2009 @ 2:47PM
drew said...
Yeah, god forbid they enjoy making one million dollars a quarter... WHATEVER! It's a job and it requires following rules. If that includes uniform regulations, then that's what they signed up for when they signed the multi-million dollar contract. I'm not going to lose any sleep over whether or not they are actually having fun.
9-25-2009 @ 3:00PM
junior said...
I'll bet than less than 10& play for the love of the game. They are in it for the money........
9-25-2009 @ 2:05PM
bluede38 said...
I don't see the point. I hate how the NFL has been lately. First Chad Johnson got fined for wearing an orange chin strap...but rules state that it has to be white? I NEVER heard that. Next thing you know NFL players will not beable to do TD celabrations.
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9-26-2009 @ 8:36AM
Kevin said...
No TD celebrations? That would be nice... act like you've been in the end zone before..
9-25-2009 @ 2:08PM
BILL said...
they all know he's a thug,
he don't have to hide it...
we all know it too.....
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9-25-2009 @ 2:56PM
raidenbk6701 said...
what makes him a thug?! must be because he is black. you sound stupid. this is the only incident of hearing Sheldon Brown doing something that might be against the rule, otherwise he has been a model citizen and does not cause a ruckus in the NFL. obviously you sound stupid and i know race is the reason why u said what u said
9-25-2009 @ 3:34PM
reste0123 said...
Hey Archie Bunker is alive and well and his new name is BILL. Hey Bill, get back in your cabin and close the door, im sure the stench is overwhelming..Im wondering who you voted for President? Im also wondering what region of the country YOU live in... Do you drive a pickup truk with spit stains on BOTH doors??? Oh and im NOT even an Eagles fan. My standards are much higher then yours and their fans.
9-25-2009 @ 3:49PM
b4diannna said...
It's all good, but radenbk must be an idiot. Why must everything be racial? Some may take offense to him saying that thugs are black. I personally know as many white thugs as black, and I'm from North Minneapolis. Hey raiedbk.... GET A LIFE
9-25-2009 @ 5:32PM
jansport023 said...
How do you know he is a a thug? Talk about labeling people.
9-26-2009 @ 11:05AM
AxMaN2417 said...
You sir are ignorant
9-26-2009 @ 12:42PM
jaxnicole77 said...
While I have no idea what was meant by "thug", I think it is interesting that so many people ASSUMED that "thug" meant "black" and that Bill must be "white". Since when did "thug" become a racial term? Maybe it's just someone acting up, and disregarding rules--like Brown did when he wore the mask (which I think was funny, but others may see it as disrespectful) The true racist were shown in these comments. IT IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT RACE UNTIL YOU MAKE IT ABOUT RACE.
Why assume that thug and black go together? Those that thought that way are racist.
9-25-2009 @ 2:18PM
a1joker4sho said...
r u serious. goddell is beyond reach with his actions. the league was fine before him and bless us fans when he leaves. no.fun.league. dont tackle the qb if ur on ur knees,let him score the game winning td against u. wow. the nfl is soft. and getn softer. i love football. but the guys who never played have alot to say about something they never took part in.
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9-25-2009 @ 4:49PM
chantella said...
In my honest opinion Goddell is a true racist. He is extremely inconsistent fines and discipline as it relates to race. There is no way in the world NE coach Bill received a fine without suspension. NE has not been the same all star team since they were outed, they are now an average team.
Phillys head coach Andy Reid received a slap on the wrist, after the FBI raided his home finding 6-10 kilos of cocaine.
This guy with this mask, I am not familiar with in any negative media. His actions did not merret a fine at all.
9-25-2009 @ 2:20PM
JIM said...
Some of the rules in the NFL are rediculous....this is one of them...uniform infractions should be policed by the team, not the commissioners office. How about the rules enforcing proper padding? I have seen many players with no thigh or knee pads, I have seen many wide outs wearing the pants above the knees...these are also violations but no one cares about pads....cover a face and oh my goodness...
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9-25-2009 @ 2:35PM
bscat25 said...
Great! Everyone can put away the uniforms and break out the old Holloween outfits.
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9-25-2009 @ 3:05PM
Sammy Hopkins said...
What is the world coming to? There was a time when it was known as a Hockey Mask. Now today it's a Jason Mask!!! LOL
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9-25-2009 @ 4:09PM
joedid28 said...
Sammy they are calling it a Jason mask because it is one. It's a style of mask from the Friday the 13th movies. Old style hockey masks are kinda different.