The NFL has fined running back Jerick McKinnon $9,857 for unnecessary roughness during the San Francisco 49ers' game last weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
#49ers RB Jerick McKinnon was fined $9,857 for unnecessary roughness -- lowering the head to initiate contact with the helmet on his fourth-quarter touchdown last week against the #Eagles. No flag was thrown.
As Pelissero stated, the play occurred during McKinnon's fourth-quarter touchdown. There was no in-game penalty on the play, which you can watch below.
McKinnon finished the game with 54 yards and the score on 14 carries. He also hauled in seven passes for 43 yards. Philadelphia defeated San Francisco 25-20.
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