The Broncos might have beaten the Chiefs 28-24, but they also faced serious disciplinary action. After the game, their defensive lineman received a hefty fine for clashing with Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker.
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“Broncos DL Eyioma Uwazurike was fined $6,361 for a facemask on Kenneth Walker III last week,” 9 News reporter Mike Klis said on X.
In the first quarter, at 9:04, Kenneth Walker gained four yards before Broncos defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike grabbed his facemask while tackling him. The penalty cost Denver 15 yards and gave the Chiefs an automatic first down. Kansas City later scored a touchdown on the same drive.
Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reported that the NFL fined Uwazurike $6,361 for the incident. According to the league’s fine schedule, a first-time facemask violation usually costs $11,941. However, Uwazurike received a lower fine.
But the setback didn’t just stop there for Uwazurike. He will also miss at least the next four games while recovering from his shoulder injury.
He hurt his shoulder during Denver’s 28-24 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday. Because of the injury, he could not play against the Carolina Panther...