Michael Owens/Getty Images
The NFL has rescinded the $16,883 fine levied against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith for his hit on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The league initially ruled Smith’s tackle, which resulted in Godwin suffering a season-ending ankle injury, violated the new hip-drop rule. The two-time Pro Bowler filed what proved to be a successful appeal.
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Upon appeal, NFL hearing officer Jordy Nelson has rescinded the $16,883 fine levied against Ravens LB Roquan Smith for his alleged unnecessary roughness on Chris Godwin on the play that ended in the Bucs WR dislocating his ankle, per source. pic.twitter.com/nLFO69e2pE
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
Read the full article here