Falcons safety Jessie Bates, CB Jeff Okudah fined by NFL
The Atlanta Falcons have been fined once again by the NFL, this time for infractions committed by two defenders during the team’s Week 9 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Safety Jessie Bates III and cornerback Jeff Okudah were each fined for unnecessary roughness penalties in the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Bates must pay the NFL $21,855, while Okudah was fined $16,391, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.
Expensive day last week for the Falcons secondary against Tennessee.
S Jessie Bates III fined $21,855 for unnecessary roughness (1:54 2Q)
CB Jeff Okudah fined $16,391 for unnecessary roughness. (1:49 2Q)
Came on back to back plays in the second quarter. Neither flagged. pic.twitter.com/L1I9ORmZnR
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) November 4, 2023
The Falcons have received numerous fines already this season. Fullback Keith Smith was forced to pay 87,000 to the NFL for unnecessary roughness back in September.
Check out the Facons’ updated 53-man roster, depth chart and injury report heading into Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
