Johnathan Abram appealing $80,000 in fines for two hits against Falcons
The NFL handed Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram a hefty punishment for hitting a couple of Atlanta Falcons players hard two weeks ago.
Abram was fined $80,000 for two hits in the Week 12 loss to Atlanta, and he's now appealing the fines, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
One hit came on Falcons running back Ito Smith, while the other was on wide receiver Russell Gage. Neither hit drew a penalty flag, but the NFL concluded that Abram lowered his helmet on both plays to initiate contact.
A provision in the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows Abram to appeal the fine because it exceeds 10 percent of his per-game salary-cap hit. If he succeeds, his fine will likely be reduced.
In 10 games this season, Abram has two interceptions, one fumble recovery, 48 solo tackles and four quarterback hits. He was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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