By now, Clay Matthews can probably write checks for fines with his eyes closed. For the second time this season, Matthews was hit with a fine by the NFL – only this time, it was for something he did on the field.
Matthews is being docked $21,056 for his hit on Kyler Murray last week, which resulted in a roughing the passer penalty. It wasn’t overly excessive, but it was unnecessary and late.
The play didn’t have any impact on the outcome of the game, but it did extend the Cardinals’ drive and give them a free 15 yards, ultimately leading to a touchdown.
This is the fourth time Matthews has been fined for roughing the passer, the first since 2016. He was also fined $12,500 earlier this year for a tweet criticizing the officials. At the time, Matthews was sidelined with a broken jaw and the tweet wasn’t regarding a Rams game.
