Pacheco Brings Attention: NFL Fines Kansas City Chiefs and TE Peyton Hendershot
Pacheco Leads the Charge: NFL Fines Summary
The NFL fined the Kansas City Chiefs organization $100,000 and tight end Peyton Hendershot $5,472 for a sideline shove that drew the ire of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith in last week’s kickoff game, per sources.
Details of the Incident
- Hendershot was acquired via trade with the Dallas Cowboys and was inactive for the game.
- He intervened after Smith knocked down quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- No flags were thrown during the altercation.
Penalties and Responses
Hendershot plans to appeal his fine, expressing frustration over the situation. Smith remarked, 'Whoever 88 is, I don’t know who he is, but he better watch himself.'
The NFL has reiterated its crackdown on inactive players getting involved in sideline scuffles, stating that clubs are accountable for their personnel's conduct.
Next Game
Kansas City (1-0) is set to host the Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
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