Los Angeles Rams linebacker Troy Reeder was ejected in Week 2 of the preseason for a late hit to the helmet of Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush. That play cost Reeder more than just playing time against Dallas, too.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Reeder was fined $10,527 for his hit on Rush. That’s a significant chunk of change for an undrafted free agent, who doesn’t have the financial security of a draft pick or someone on the 53-man roster.
It was an indefensible play by Reeder and a clear mistake on his part. Rush had already gone to the ground in his slide when he put his shoulder in the quarterback’s head area. Rush was fortunate to have escaped without a concussion.
Here’s a look at the play that cost Reeder more than $10,000.
Reeder is not expected to make the Rams’ 53-man roster and is likely to be cut when teams trim their rosters on Saturday afternoon.
