The NFL has fined San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings $12,172 for retaliating in a postgame altercation with Carolina Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig. The incident followed the Week 12 Monday Night Football game between the teams. Moehrig received a one-game suspension for punching Jennings below the belt late in the fourth quarter.
The controversy erupted after the San Francisco 49ers' Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. A postgame brawl involved 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings and Panthers safety Tre'von Moehrig, stemming from an on-field punch by Moehrig to Jennings below the belt in the late fourth quarter.
On Saturday, the NFL announced disciplinary actions for both players. Moehrig will miss the Panthers' Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams due to a one-game suspension. Jennings, who initiated the postgame retaliation, received a $12,172 fine, as reported by 49ers beat reporter Matt Maiocco.
The league's decision aligns with precedents set earlier this season. Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was fined a similar amount after a Week 11 brawl with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who received a one-game suspension for spitting on Ramsey. The NFL has emphasized that altercations result in punishments for all involved parties, regardless of who started the incident.
For the 49ers, sitting at 8-4 and vying for an NFC Wild Card spot ahead of teams like the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys, the fine is a setback but not a suspension. Jennings remains available for their crucial Week 13 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who have gained momentum with quarterback Shedeur Sanders under center. This availability could bolster San Francisco's offense in the competitive race.