NFL Hands Out Fines After Browns and Panthers Game

Game checks are coming up short for a couple of players involved in the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers week 1 game. Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan and Panthers defensive end were both fined, as well as Cleveland safety John Johnson III.

Bryan is being fined $15,914 for a hit on a Baker Mayfield, while Johnson was fined $21,218 for unnecessary roughness.

For the Panthers, Burns was fined $15,914 for a hit on Cleveland quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Overall, it was a pretty clean game in terms of any extracurricular activity after plays. The league continues to emphasize a clean game.