Rams Fined $100,000 for Sideline Incident

The Los Angeles Rams have been fined $100,000 by the NFL due to a sideline incident involving an inactive player, Derion Kendrick, who shoved 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after the Rams' 27-24 victory. The incident occurred when Aiyuk was tackled near the Rams' sideline, leading to a confrontation between players. Kendrick, who is on injured reserve after tearing his ACL, was fined $5,656 for unsportsmanlike conduct, while Rams safety Kamren Kinchens received a fine of $5,653 for taunting Aiyuk during the altercation. The NFL holds teams accountable for the actions of non-uniformed personnel, which raises questions about the composition of sideline staff. The Rams' actions reflect the league's stance on sideline behavior, as seen in previous incidents involving teams and their staff. This hefty fine underscores the importance of maintaining discipline and control during games.