Bates fined 20k

[jfkbengals]

(11-08-2020, 03:27 PM)Synric Wrote: This is one of those times that it is the letter of the rule but not egregious because Bates was trying to pull up and just hit him with his forearm.

I believe the team should foot the bill for fines like this one. It would show the players the team supports aggressive play within the rules but understands when things like this happen.

That's not permitted, as it counts as a salary cap violation.