Danny Amendola was fined just over $23,000 for his hit on Jamell Fleming during the Patriots-Chiefs playoff game last weekend, and he plans to appeal the fine.
The Patriots wide receiver was back to receive a punt and instead of trying to return it or call for a fair catch, he leveled Fleming (watch here). Amendola was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct on the play.
Danny Amendola was fined $23,152 for a blindside block, per NFL spokesman. Chiefs LB Dezman Moses was fined $17,363 for roughing the passer.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 22, 2016
Patriots WR Danny Amendola said he received notice of a fine from the NFL for his hit on Chiefs CB Jamell Fleming. He plans to appeal.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 22, 2016
After the game, Amendola stated his intention to appeal if fined. He called his hit “clean” and said the players are coached to do it.
“I’ll appeal if I’m getting fined, but I thought it was a clean hit. We’re coached to do that. It’s a big play if I block that guy and the ball bounces in the end zone. We get the ball on the 20-yard line, so it’s a big play in the game, big play for field position.”
The NFL obviously felt differently, but perhaps they will change their mind upon appeal.
