New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid was fined $17,389 for a hit to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young that drew a flag and wiped out what looked like an interception by Demario Davis on the Panthers’ opening drive, Athletic reporter Joe Person confirmed on X, formerly Twitter.

The play changed the tone early in the Saints’ 17-7 win in Charlotte. Demario Davis appeared to pick off Young down the sideline, but officials threw a flag for a blow to the head/neck area on Young, negating the turnover and keeping the drive alive before the Panthers settled for seven points. The league later deemed Reid’s hit worthy of discipline.

The fine arrived while New Orleans enjoys its Week 11 bye, giving Reid time to appeal if he chooses. The hit came in a game the Saints won largely on def

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