Bleacher Report · Dec 12, 2020
Raiders' Johnathan Abram Reportedly Appealing $80K in Fines for Hits vs. Falcons
Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Johnathan Abram (24) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is reportedly appealing fines for two hits in the Raiders' Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Abram is appealing $80,000 in fines as a result of hits on running back Ito Smith and wide receiver Russell Gage.
While Abram wasn't flagged on either hit, the NFL determined he lowered his head to initiate contact.
