The Los Angeles Chargers' 27-21 Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs was a bit of a slugfest down in Brazil. Things got chippy in that contest as defensive tackle Teair Tart was seen smacking Travis Kelce in the face mask in the third quarter. With Week 2 on the horizon, the NFL has given Tart a fine for his behavior.
Reports indicate that Tart, who is 28 years old, is being fined $12,172 for the unnecessary roughness call in Week 1, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The play resulted in a penalty when it occurred.
“ The NFL fined Chargers DT Teair Tart $12,172 for unnecessary roughness — smacking Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in the face mask last week in Brazil. Tart wasn’t ejected. But he was flagged, and now fined.” Article Continues Below
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