Edelman’s Hit On A Defenseless Player will Cost Him $26K If Appeal Fails

Sunday night’s win can’t just be a win for the Patriots as a fine has been handed out to wide receiver Julian Edelman after he supposedly hit a defenseless receiver.

Edelman’s bank account will be a little smaller if the $26K fine stands. But reports from ESPN”s Mike Reiss indicate that Edelman will be appealing it.

Patriots WR Julian Edelman was fined $26k for a hit on a defenseless player in season opener. He plans to appeal, per a source.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 15, 2016

As of right now nobody is clear as to what hit Edelman was fined on, but it is likely to be his hit on Cardinals linebacker Deone Bucannon as seen below.

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