NFL fines Bears lineman for hit on 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After Brock Purdy suffered a brief injury last weekend, the player responsible for the 49ers quarterback’s departure is being held accountable by the NFL.
Bears edge rusher Darrell Taylor was fined $16,883 for his hit on Purdy in the third quarter of San Francisco’s 38-13 win over Chicago. Taylor made contact with Purdy’s neck as he brought him awkwardly to the ground after the quarterback had already released the ball.
The NFL has fined Bears defensive lineman Darrell Taylor $16,883 for his punch in the neck of Brock Purdy on Sunday. Purdy left the game for a play before re-entering. pic.twitter.com/hhln2HQPnX
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) December 14, 2024
Purdy missed just one play and returned to the field as he continued to pick apart the Bears’ defense rushing for 325 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers in San Francisco’s blowout victory.
Originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2020, Taylor spent four seasons in the NFC West before coming to Chicago this offseason on a one-year contract worth $3.1 million.
The NFL has prioritized protecting its quarterbacks, and the fine imposed on Taylor seems to reinforce that message after his brutal attack on Purdy.
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