The NFL has fined Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for a facemask penalty committed against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The league disciplined Smith for what was described as a vicious facemask during the game between the two teams.
Smith, a key defensive player for the Ravens, was penalized for grabbing Allen's facemask in a manner that drew the league's attention for supplementary discipline. The fine amount was not disclosed in the initial announcement.
The incident occurred during the Ravens-Bills matchup, adding to the physical nature of the contest between two AFC contenders. Allen, the Bills' franchise quarterback, was the target of the infraction that prompted the NFL's review and subsequent punishment.
