Tom Brady is being fined for trying to kick Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett during Tampa Bay’s 21-15 win over Atlanta on Sunday.
CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed an ESPN report that the NFL is hitting Brady with a $11,139 fine for the kick, the price for a first offense. If he does it again, Brady will be fined another $16,444.
The kick in question came on the same play as one of the week’s most controversial calls. Jarrett sacked Brady, but was flagged for roughing the passer. The call, with about three minutes left in the fourth quarter, gave the Buccaneers a new set of downs and allowed them to run out the clock to preserve the victory.
Grady Jarrett (97) of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter Sunday in Tampa. Getty ImagesThe kick by Brady after the play, which didn’t appear to connect with Jarrett, was the second of the day for the QB. The other came in the first quarter, although Brady is not being fined for that one.
Kicking opponents isn’t anything new for Brady. The last time he was fined was for kicking Ravens safety Ed Reed during the AFC Championship game following the 2012 season. That cost him $10,000.
The fine is barely a blip for Brady, who has made more than $330 million throughout his 23 seasons in the NFL.
Tom Brady was fined more than $11,000 for kicking the Falcons’ Grady Jarrett on Sunday. Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNext up for Brady and the Buccaneers are the Steelers on Sunday.
