Eagles' DB Fined Three Times For Actions Vs. Saints

Eagles S C.J. Gardner-Johnson was fined three times for his behavior against the New Orleans Saints

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) yells at New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was fined three different times totaling nearly $45,000 for his actions in Philadelphia's Week 3 win over New Orleans.

Known for his energy and swagger, Gardner-Johnson was docked $11,255 for unnecessary roughness (late hit) in the first quarter and was hit two times for taunting (technically unsportsmanlike conduct fouls) in the second and third quarters, fines carrying a $16,883 penalty.

Two Saints players were also fined for fourth-quarter plays that knocked a pair of Eagles out of the game. Defensive tackle Khristian Boyd was fined $4665 for a late hit on WR DeVonta Smith that resulted in a head injury for Smith while OT Trevor Penning was fined $11,255 for his late hit on cornerback Darius Slay that resulted in a hyperextended knee for Slay.

Smith is still in the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay while Slay is a full go and has recovered.

In an important contextual note for angry Eagles fans over the Smith hit, NFL fines are collectively bargained and structured.

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