LOS ANGELES — The NFL fined 5 gamers for his or her roles in a struggle through the Chargers’ 22-10 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.
Chargers broad receiver Joshua Palmer was the lone Charger fined. He and Raiders cornerback Jack Jones have been each ejected from the sport. Palmer was fined $11,255, and Jones was fined $5,472.
Raiders defensive sort out Christian Wilkins and out of doors linebacker Maxx Crosby have been additionally fined $11,255 for his or her roles within the struggle. Raiders security Marcus Epps acquired the biggest nice of $11,817.
The struggle started after the Raiders stopped working again Gus Edwards from a two-point conversion with 3:40 left within the fourth quarter.
Palmer ran to assist broad receiver Ladd McConkey block security Marcus Epps. Jones ran after Palmer and the 2 have been wrapped up outdoors of the top zone. A number of gamers tried to interrupt up the struggle, which sparked separate fights.
Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston was one of many first gamers to attempt to break up Palmer and Jones, however Raiders outdoors linebacker Maxx Crosby grabbed Johnston by his collar and pulled him down, prompting one other skirmish.
Ultimately, Chargers coaches resembling head coach Jim Harbaugh and linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman have been on the sphere to assist cease the struggle. Bowman waved his palms to energise the group afterward.
Palmer mentioned Jones punched him earlier within the sport, however no TV cameras or All-22 footage present Jones throwing a punch.
“I imply … it is on video. I ain’t acquired to essentially say nothing about it,” Jones mentioned Wednesday. “Y’all seen each angle. Each angle’s posted throughout social media. … They mentioned I wasn’t going to get suspended, so, on to subsequent week. We’re on to Baltimore.”
Palmer mentioned Sunday that there was no dangerous blood between him, Jones or the Raiders and that he did not anticipate to be fined as a result of he did not throw a punch.
“I will struggle that battle in NFL court docket,” Palmer mentioned Sunday a few potential nice.
