New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill may have saved a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, making the crucial tackle on an interception return – but it came with a price. Hill’s dangerous horse collar-style tackle drew a 15-yard penalty, and the NFL took things a step further by dropping a $20,054 fine on him. Per Nick Underhill of the Advocate, Hill is appealing the fine.
It’s unusual to see offensive players hit with these kinds of fines, mostly because they’re rarely the ones doing the hitting. But Hill found himself thrust into action, suddenly moving to defense after reserve quarterback Taysom Hill threw an interception to Steelers defensive back Sean Davis.