In his first game as a Pittsburgh Steeler, linebacker Kwon Alexander flashed his hit power. Afterwards, the NFL showed they can hit back.
The league hit Alexander in the wallet, fining him almost $44,000 for his collision on Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Chase Edmunds in the team’s preseason opener. Now, Alexander plans to appeal the fine. Speaking to reporters following today’s practice, Alexander complained about the league’s penalty.
Here’s what he said via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor.
“You know how the league is nowadays,” he said via Pryor. “You can’t even hit too hard right now.