Jerry Jeudy Fined for Penalty in Steelers Game, Acknowledges Mistake
The NFL has decided to fine Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for his actions against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
Jeudy got into a tussle with Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. in the first quarter. The Browns’ top wide receiver was assessed a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness.
After reviewing the play, the NFL assessed Jeudy a $12,172 fine for his action. It’s the second time Jeudy has been fined this season. He was hit with a $11,593 penalty for taunting against the Bengals in Week 1.
The NFL also fined Browns tight end David Njoku $14,491 for an obscene gesture.
Browns on Jerry Jeudy’s Penalty: ‘We Can’t Do That’
Jeudy’s penalty derailed the Browns’ opening drive and set a rough tone for the rivalry matchup.
“Jerry’s a leader for us,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said. “I think he was a retaliation-type thing and we preach that. We teach that. We can’t do that. And those are real yards that are hard to overcome, so we have to be better. Again, it gets to the point of need to make sure you’re playing clean, then give yourself a chance. It’s hard when you make life harder on yourself.”
Jeudy also took accountability for his actions.
“I can’t be having no personal penalties, that’s going to hurt my team,” Jeudy said after the game. “Set my team back 15 yards, I can’t be doing that. I got to be better on that. And I will be better on that.”
On the other side of things, Porter said his plan was to bait Jeudy into some flags with trash talk.
“That’s my game plan. I like to trash-talk, so any opportunity to get under a guy’s skin, I’m going to do it,” Porter said. “I feel like it was working. I know he knows it was working. So I’m going to keep doing that every time, especially when I see him again.”
Browns Looking to Get Jerry Jeudy More Involved
Jeudy is coming off a Pro Bowl season but has been unable to replicate his production. Through six games he has just 20 catches for 240 yards. He’s yet to find the end zone.
“Jerry wants to provide for this football team in any way he can,” Stefanski said. “Obviously, he’s a leader – we put a lot on his plate, we ask him to do a lot. So, he just needs to do what he’s capable of doing. I’ve seen it many, many times.”
Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who will make his third start on Sunday against the Dolphins, is focused on getting his top pass-catcher on track.
“I think Jerry (Jeudy is) hardest on himself and wants to play at a level for us as a team, but also, himself as well, but I don’t think that’s ever going to stop our approach,” Gabriel said. “We believe in Jerry. Jerry believes in himself, and I think we’re going to just continue to work at it. We’ve got it. It’s one of those things you have to work your way through. I don’t want to keep sounding mundane and saying the same thing, but it starts with me and being able to help that connection.”
The Browns are a slight 1.5-point favorite at home against the Dolphins.
Commanders Lose Top Pass Rusher Dorance Armstrong to Season-Ending Knee Injury
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday that defensive end Dorance Armstrong suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Commanders 44-22 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.
Armstrong (92), is seen below on the far left of the screen in an attempt to pressure Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. After brushing past Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson, Armstrong lands awkwardly, and immediately began to limp and clutch his right knee before exiting the field.
The 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive end has is tied for sixth in the league with 5.5 sacks through Washington's first seven contests, including a two sack performance against the Las Angeles Chargers in Week 5. He has also tallied 24 total tackles, and 16 solo tackles, and leads Washington with 13 quarterback preassures.
Per Commanders senior writer Zach Selby, Washington has no plans on how to replace Armstrong on the Commanders defensive line, and whether that will come from players stepping up into larger roles, or looking for suitable replacements on the market.
If Washington is looking in house, that means that Preston Smith and Jacob Martin will likely seen an increase in snap counts, especially on Monday night against Kansas City. However, as the season progresses, it would not be surpising to see the Commanders sign a player of two from outside of the organization.
Armstrong now joins fellow defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., who also suffered a season enring injury after a torn left quadriceps against the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Another defensive end, Javontae Jean-Baptiste, is out indefinitely with a pec injury.
