Andre Johnson and Cortland Finnegan were both ejected after getting into a fight during the Texans and Titans. Each player will be fined $25,000 for the incident.
Andre Johnson Fight With Cortland Finnegan Results In $25,000 Fine
Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that both Johnson and Finnegan have been fined $25,000 for the brawl.
Finnegan appeared to start the fight as he jumped at Johnson on the snap of the ball. Johnson responded by ripping Finnegan’s helmet off seconds before he got his own helmet pulled off. Johnson appeared to get a punch (or two) in on Finnegan’s helmet-less head.
Read Article >VIDEO: Andre Johnson Fights Cortland Finnegan; Both Ejected From Texans, Titans Game
In the video, you can see Finnegan jump off the line and hit Johnson who responds by ripping Finnegan’s helmet off. Finnegan is able also get Johnson’s helmet off but it’s Johnson who gets the only clean punches thrown. The referees broke up the fight and both players were ejected.
After the game, Johnson apologized to his teammates for causing a distraction. Finnegan left without speaking to reporters.
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