NFL fines Rams player for hit that injured Chargers WR Quentin Johnston

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston remains in concussion protocol after being injured during his team’s third preseason game after a hit to the head from a Los Angeles Rams defender. 

A week or so later, the NFL has responded with a $4,666 fine to Rams safety Tanner Ingle, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. 

Johnston attempted to haul in a pass from Justin Herbert at the time of the hit while the Chargers’ first-team offense got its final work of the preseason together. 

Medical personnel initially brought out a stretcher for Johnston, but he eventually got up with the help of trainers and left the field on a cart before being transported to a local hospital for testing. 

Johnston remains in the rotation at wideout for the Chargers going into Week 1 alongside Ladd McConkey, Keenan Allen and rookies Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. The Chargers open up the season on Friday, September 5 in Brazil against the Kansas City Chiefs.