Rams Fined 100k For Wild Sideline Incident Against 49ers

John Robinson | Sep 28, 2024

Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches game action against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Rams were fined $100K after an incident that took place on the sidelines in week three of the NFL season. Derion Kendrick, who is on injury reserve (IR), was fined $5,656 for unsportsmanlike conduct along with Kamren Kinchens who was fined $5,653 for shoving 49ers receiver Brandon Ayuik.

The NFL fined the #Rams organization $100,000 for an incident after the final play last week in which an inactive player shoved #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, per sources.

Derion Kendrick, who is on IR, was fined
$5,656 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Kamren Kinchens was fined $5,653. pic.twitter.com/nDZp2Obkhg

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 28, 2024

At the end of Sunday’s game, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk was tackled along the Rams’ sideline and some pushing and shoving ensued. Kendrick was involved, even though he was not suited up to play.

The NFL holds teams accountable for the actions of non-uniformed personnel on the sideline, and according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the league office has the responsibility to fine the Rams $100,000 for Kendrick shoving Aiyuk.

This situation occurred at the end of a frustrating 27-24 loss for San Francisco, where they let go of 14-point first-quarter lead to a depleted Los Angeles team at SoFi Stadium.

When the game clock wound down in the fourth quarter, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy heaved a desperation throw on the game's final play and, after a series of laterals, the ball ended up in Aiyuk’s hands before he was tackled to the ground near the Rams' sideline.

A Ram’s player tackled Aiyuk as he was making a play on the ball which probably caused emotions to flare between NFC West Rivals. There were other fines given out to Rams players that were completely unrelated to the dustup on the sideline.

Two Los Angeles linebackers were fined for actions in last Sunday's game as well, Christian Rozeboom must pay $7,778 for unnecessary toughness (facemask) and Byron Young was fined $7,014 for a low hit on Purdy. Both teams are looking to get in the winning column this week as the Rams go on the road to play the Chicago Bears, while the 49ers host the New England Patriots on Sunday.