The Panthers may have to start a backup at quarterback tomorrow thanks to Jason Pierre-Paul. According to a report by Tom Pelissero at NFL Network, the Buccaneers defensive end has been fined $15,000 by the league for the roughing penalty on Teddy Bridgewater that injured his right knee Week 10.
In the fourth quarter of what became a 46-23 loss for Carolina against Tampa, Pierre-Paul tackled Bridgewater low and from behind to bring him down. Here is a look at the play in question.
Teddy Bridgewater went to get checked.
P.J. Walker is in at QB for the #Panthers
Here's what happened.pic.twitter.com/K8vVfszEZd
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 15, 2020
That definitely qualifies as a dirty hit – certainly dirty enough to warrant a fine, anyway.
While there is thankfully no structural damage to his knee, Bridgewater was “extremely” limited at practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lions. If he is unable to play, Carolina will start either Will Grier or P.J. Walker. Coach Matt Rhule is calling it a true gametime decision.
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