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Commanders TE Zach Ertz Taken Out by ‘Dirty Hit’ Against Vikings

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It’s not what anyone wants to see on a football field — and a play that should draw a significant fine from the NFL for Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward.Ward appeared to destroy the right knee of Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz on an unnecessary low hit in a 31-0 win by the Vikings in Week 14.“This is a dirty hit by Jay Ward that has left Zach Ertz down on the field … [Read more...] about Commanders TE Zach Ertz Taken Out by ‘Dirty Hit’ Against Vikings

Critical Bears Defender Injured During Warmups Ahead of Packers Game

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The Chicago Bears secondary are without one of its top performers against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14.Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reported the news just before kickoff in a game at Lambeau Field on Sunday, December 7 that will determine the NFC North Division leader with one month remaining in the NFL season. Bears CB Kyler Gordon suffered a groin injury in pre-game … [Read more...] about Critical Bears Defender Injured During Warmups Ahead of Packers Game

NFL Announces Punishment for Broncos Pass Rusher After Commanders Drama

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The NFL has fined Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto $11,593 for unnecessary roughness after he pulled a Washington Commanders player off a pile during Sunday night’s 27-26 overtime win. The fine, listed as “pulling player off pile,” comes days after the controversial flag that briefly swung momentum toward Washington. #Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto was fined … [Read more...] about NFL Announces Punishment for Broncos Pass Rusher After Commanders Drama