Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker was fined $17,911 for his hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Brisker was flagged for roughing the passer due to a blow to the head and neck area.
Brisker was adamant that the call was an incorrect one after the game, and poked fun at Watson for complaining to the officials.
“I think it’s just babying the quarterback. He’s laying there and crying or whatever he’s doing.,” Brisker said. “It is what it is… “He had his binky today.“
What is a bit
surprising is that Steelers guard Mason McCormick was not fined for body slamming Browns edge rusher Jared Verse, at least not at the time of writing. He was penalized for the play.
The Steelers hold sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a 6-2 record and are in the midst of their bye week.
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