Judging by his reaction, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was stunned to get hit with a $45,020 fine by the NFL for unnecessary use of his helmet during Philly’s Week 6 win over the Cleveland Browns .
“That’s crazy!” Barkley said, almost cutting off a reporter’s question during Sunday’s postgame press conference at MetLife Stadium. “I’ve got to appeal that. I’ve got an appeal coming up.”
Fans were equally beside themselves when news of the fine broke on social media Saturday evening. Barkley does lower his helmet at the end of the play in question, but it was hardly malicious or anything other than a normal-looking football play to the naked eye:…