SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
NFL decides on discipline over controversial Kerby Joseph hit
The NFL has delivered its verdict on the controversial hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph that led to a torn ACL for Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee.
The league did not fine Joseph for his hit on Higbee in the NFC Wild Card round, which was determined to be legal. He was, however, fined for an unrelated incidence of unnecessary roughness
Rams players, particularly quarterback Matthew Stafford, were critical of Joseph’s tackling after the injury. Joseph has a habit of going low on opponents, which also led to the same injury for Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson earlier in the season. For his part, Joseph has dismissed any accusations of being a dirty player.
One can certainly take issue with Joseph’s play, but he is trying to avoid head-to-head contact while bringing down players who are bigger than he is. The NFL was never going to take a stance against this hit
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