Detroit’s defensive tackle was involved in yet another controversial play in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Vikings. He escaped suspension, but the move will cost him a chunk of change.
Suh will likely face suspension on his illegal hit
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY SportsSuh fined $100,000
Tim Fuller-USA TODAY SportsUpdate: Suh has been fined $100,000.
Sullivan was barely in on the play and Detroit’s position was secure when Suh made the play, as well. Suh has been no stranger to NFL discipline in the past, which is likely why the league is reportedly seeking this large amount for the fine.
Read Article >Suh could be fined by the NFL for latest incident
Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsThe play in question occurred during the second quarter when Suh was flagged for an illegal low block following an interception. Suh dove at the legs of Vikings offensive lineman John Sullivan, but Suh claims he was not intentionally going for Sullivan’s knees.
“I wasn’t by any means going for his knees,” Suh said, via ESPN.com. “He knows that. We had a great conversation running out at halftime, and he understood. My aim was his waist to cut him off.”
Read Article >Suh, Lions penalized for low hit on Sullivan
This is what it looked like:
The low hit caused Sullivan to hold his knee on the ground for several minutes and reversed a defensive touchdown for the Lions. On the replay, it was clear that Levy did not need the block by Suh. The low block wiped off the touchdown and likely will result in a fine for Suh.
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