THE NFL has revealed punishment decisions on two Philadelphia Eagles players concerning their respective actions during their Super Bowl rout of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs and won 40-22 in Super Bowl 59 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Philadelphia Eagles star defensive tackle Milton Williams was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct as he dunked the football over the crossbar during the team’s Super Bowl winCredit: Reuters
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Williams celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesCredit: AP
After Philadelphia’s dominant win, the NFL announced that defensive tackle Milton Williams and rookie linebacker Jalyx Hunt were fined for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Williams was fined $14,069 for using a prop and was also penalized for the same infraction during the fourth quarter of the game.
Patrick Mahomes was sacked and stripped of the ball by Williams, who recovered the ball for a turnover.
After the play, Williams celebrated and dunked the football over the crossbar, which caused the refs to throw the flag.
As for Hunt, he was fined $5,690 for what the league deemed a violent gesture.
He pretended to shoot off a bow and arrow after bringing down Mahomes with his teammate Josh Hunt.
The fine will be taken from $795,000 rookie base salary in 2024.
However, the NFL didn’t fine Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo, who joined Hunt’s celebration and performed a similar gesture.
Nonetheless, Williams and Hunt contributed to the Eagles’ second Super Bowl title in franchise history.
Williams had two of the team’s sacks.
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His performance could lead to him receiving a pay increase as he’ll be a free agent next month.
Hunt, meanwhile, recorded 10 total tackles during the team’s postseason run.
He also had 1.5 sacks in the playoffs.
Unlike Williams, Hunt will have to watch himself when it comes to receiving fines.
He signed a four-year contract with Philly for $5.6 million with just under $1 million guaranteed.
Still, the Eagles got their revenge in this season’s big game after losing to the Chiefs 38-35 in Super Bowl 57 two years ago.
Jalen Hurts received Super Bowl MVP due to his performance.
He completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.
The 25-year-old also posted 11 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown on the ground.