NFL Suspends Lions’ Amon-Ra St Brown After Commanders Altercation
The NFL has imposed a fine on Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. He will be required to pay $12,172 for his involvement in a Week 10 altercation during a game against the Washington Commanders. This incident occurred after St. Brown appeared to hit the facemask of Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne.
Details of the Incident
During the game, St. Brown’s actions were viewed differently than Payne’s, leading to the latter being ejected. The officiating crew did not penalize St. Brown at the time, raising questions about whether they witnessed the initial confrontation.
Game Highlights
- The Lions defeated the Commanders 44-22.
- Payne was suspended for one game following the altercation.
- Payne missed a closely contested game against the Miami Dolphins, which the Commanders lost 16-13 in overtime.
Public Reactions and Apology
St. Brown attracted further attention for a celebratory touchdown dance during the game. After scoring a 9-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jared Goff, St. Brown performed a dance inspired by President Donald Trump, who was present at the game. This marked the first time a sitting U.S. president attended an NFL regular-season game since Jimmy Carter in 1978.
In response to the backlash his dance received, St. Brown issued an apology. He stated, “If I offended anyone, I do apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone. It was just, we’re having fun,” during a segment on the “St. Brown Podcast,” which he co-hosts with his brother Equanimeous St. Brown.
Season Performance
This season, Amon-Ra St. Brown has made significant contributions to the Lions. He has accumulated 693 receiving yards and scored eight touchdowns. The Lions will face the Philadelphia Eagles next Sunday night.
