Saints’ Cameron Jordan, Bengals’ Jessie Bates III fined

The NFL apparently didn’t take too kindly to a pair of players allegedly attempting to fake injuries during their Week 13 games.

Multiple media outlets reported Saturday that the league fined the New Orleans Saints $350,000, head coach Dennis Allen $100,000 and defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen and defensive end Cameron Jordan $50,000 for their respective roles during a delay in Monday’s 17-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The NFL also docked Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III $50,000 for allegedly faking an injury during his team’s 27-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

Per ESPN, all parties will appeal their fines.

Jordan, 33, opted to take a knee and pointed to his lower leg to force a stoppage in play midway into the fourth quarter. The stoppage came as the Buccaneers appeared poised to run an offensive play on fourth down. Tampa Bay, instead, elected to punt once play resumed.

Jordan vented on social media Saturday after receiving his fine.

“Are fines made by nfl open to public? I just feel like this should be public knowledge. ‘Cause some of the fines are silly but this 1… ridiculous. Anyways & for what a “deliberate action to delay game” before a (team) punts?”

Bates, 25, was spotted falling to the ground without contact as two Bengals defenders rushed onto the field while the Chiefs came to the line of scrimmage. Bates missed one snap before returning to action.

The fines come one week after the NFL sent all 32 clubs a memo that emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the game. The memo also listed the minimum fines of $350,000 for clubs, $100,000 for a head coach, and $50,000 for players/assistant coaches for violating the rule.

–Field Level Media