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Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott became the first offensive player penalized under the helmet rule this season. He became the second offensive player fined for lowering his helmet to initiate contact.
The NFL docked Elliott $26,739 for lowering his helmet to initiate contact, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
Officials flagged Elliott for the hit on Eagles defensive back Corey Graham in last week’s game.
Elliott will appeal, per Archer.
Elliott is the fourth player the league has fined for violating the rule, with then-Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt the other offensive violator who saw his pay docked. Al Riveron, the NFL’s head of officiating, has used hits by Raiders running back Doug Martin and Patriots running back Sony Michel as examples of violations of the rule, but neither player was fined.