NFL star Nick Bosa, a defensive finish for the San Francisco 49ers, made headlines for extra than simply his gameplay after an October 27 matchup in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys.
The 27-year-old participant sparked controversy when he interrupted an on-field postgame interview and pointed to his “MAGA” hat — a nod to Donald Trump’s “Make America Nice Once more” slogan — earlier than strolling away.
The transfer didn’t go unnoticed, and on Saturday (November 9), ESPN reported that the NFL has handed Bosa an $11,255 effective for making a political assertion. In accordance with league laws, gamers are prohibited from sporting politically-charged apparel on sport day, which extends to all seen moments on the stadium, together with postgame interactions broadcasted to a TV viewers.
Earlier within the week, Bosa acknowledged his resolution and anticipated potential penalties however remained unfazed. “I haven’t bought one but, but when it comes, it comes,” he stated throughout a press assembly. “It was effectively value it.”
Whereas $11,000 isn’t any small quantity, Bosa, who’s among the many highest-paid NFL gamers this yr, appeared unbothered by the monetary penalty.
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