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Quenton Nelson 'Surprised' by $26.7K Fine for Leading with Helmet on Viral Play

Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson was fined $26,739 by the NFL on Friday for leading with his helmet when he blocked Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church during his team's 29-26 win in Week 10, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The block gained notoriety on social media this week because of what was purportedly Nelson's prolonged scream during the play:

Adam Schefter

Colts got so much attention for Quenton Nelson’s screaming block vs. Jacksonville - see Twitter - that the NFL fined Indianapolis’ first-round pick $26,739 for leading with his helmet, per source.