The Los Angeles Chargers have been fined multiple times by the NFL this season for player misconduct. On Saturday, star defensive back Derwin James was fined $16,883 for a horse collar tackle on Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown. This is not the first time James has been fined for a dangerous play. Earlier this year, he was suspended for one game due to repeated hits to the head of opponents.
Chargers Add Two New Fines After Bengals Game
After that suspension, James vowed not to change his aggressive style of play; “No, it ain’t going to change s—,” James said, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim. “It’s definitely not going to change nothing. Like I said, I’m just going to go lower. I’m not going to change.”
Additionally, defensive tackle Otito Ogbonnia was fined $5,915 for roughing the passer on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, which included using his entire body weight during the play.
The Chargers have a history of disciplinary issues, with Poona Ford, Khalil Mack and Denzel Perryman also receiving fines earlier in the season. The team will need to address this issue and ensure that their players avoid unnecessary penalties in the future.
