NFL Insider Announces Punishment For Steelers QB Mason Rudolph
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fights with defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Steelers 21-7. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Earlier this morning, the NFL announced suspensions for players involved in a fight during the final seconds of Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Myles Garrett received an indefinite suspension - for at least the rest of the 2019 season, including playoffs. The suspension comes as a result of Garrett using Mason Rudolph's helmet as a weapon against the Steelers quarterback.
Rudolph did not receive a suspension for his part in the altercation. The NFL announced "additional discipline for other players will be forthcoming."
It didn't take long for that punishment to come out.
According to a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Steelers quarterback will receive a fine for his actions on the field.
The NFL will fine Steelers QB Mason Rudolph for his role in last night’s brawl, I’m told," Pelissero reported.
The amount of money remains to be seen, but Rudolph won't get away unpunished. He wasn't the only member of the Steelers to be punished for his actions Thursday night.
Pittsburgh offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey received a three-game suspension for punching and kicking Garrett after he hit Rudolph with the helmet.
Pittsburgh and Cleveland won't have to wait long to see each other again. The two teams face off in Pittsburgh on December 1.
