NFL Issues Fines After Eagles-Steelers Skirmish

In a contentious NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers, multiple fines were issued following a first-quarter skirmish. Eagles cornerbacks Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell were fined $14,069 each for their roles in the altercation, with video evidence showing Slay throwing punches, although no penalties were initially called during the game (NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports). Steelers players Darnell Washington and Calvin Austin were fined $6,760 and $6,173, respectively, for unsportsmanlike conduct, reflecting their involvement in the incident (Sports Illustrated, Steelers On SI). Additionally, Eagles safety Sydney Brown, linebacker Zack Baun, and defensive tackle Jalen Carter received fines for various infractions, including unnecessary roughness, contributing to a total of seven fines from the game (NBC Sports Philadelphia, SI Eagles News). The NFL's handling of the situation has been questioned due to the initial lack of penalties against the Eagles despite clear evidence of their involvement in the fight (Steelers Wire, Yahoo Sports).