It’s the penalty that some say cost the Browns a big time chance to get back in the game against the Bengals Sunday, one that gave the Bengals a first down on a crushing touchdown drive that ended the Browns chances of a comeback.
Not only was it a penalty that many felt should not have been called, but not it’s a penalty that will cost Browns rookie safety Jabrill Peppers.
Peppers Thursday was hit with a fine of $24,362 for the “illegal hit” on Bengals receiver Josh Malone late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 30-16 loss.