The NFL has reprimanded the New York Jets, wide receiver Randall Cobb after a dangerous hit on the New York Giants Defensive back Bobby McCain during the preseason game last week.
The incident occurred during a preseason game between the Jets and the Giants, two rival teams from New York. Randall Cobb, known for his aggressive playstyle, delivered a forceful hit on Bobby McCain, causing him to leave the game with an injury.
Cobb’s hit on McCain was indeed dangerous, violating the NFL’s rules on excessive force and unnecessary roughness. The impact of the hit caused McCain’s helmet to fly off, and he sustained an injury that prevented him from continuing the game.
Upon reviewing the incident, the NFL promptly reprimanded Cobb, acknowledging the gravity of his actions NFL went further to issue Cobb a fine of $13,899 for unnecessary roughness, an illegal blindside block on Giants DB Bobby McCain in last week’s preseason finale. McCain entered concussion protocol.
As expected, Randall Cobb received a four-figure fine for the blindside block that concussed Bobby McCain. https://t.co/pzRnOxTZTE
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You can see the hit below at the 14-second mark
His wife even admitted she expected they would get a fine in the mail during the latest episode of Hard Knocks.
Randall Cobb just wanted to hit somebody pic.twitter.com/CHQbZHqM25
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Amidst the controversy, Aaron Rodgers, the star quarterback for the Jets, entered the scene.
Known for voicing his opinions, Rodgers took to social media to express his dissatisfaction and concern over the incident.
Randall Cobb is now expected to pay up his fine before week 1 upcoming game where both teams are expected to meet up again in the battle of New York.
