Jets G Matt Slauson Fined 10k For Hit On Brian Cushing

[TheImmortalGoud]

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets offensive lineman Matt Slauson has been fined $10,000 for his hit on Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing on Monday night, the NFL said.

Slauson will appeal the fine, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Cushing tore his ACL on the hit and was placed on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week.

Slauson had not been informed of the fine when he was at his locker earlier Thursday.

"I've heard (from my coaches) that it was a clean block, that's all I know," Slauson said Thursday. "If the league wants to tell me differently ... I hope I don't get fined. If I happen to get something, I'll deal it then."

Replays showed Slauson diving at Cushing's legs. Jets coach Rex Ryan said Wednesday that he thought it was a clean hit. Asked if there was an illegal aspect to the hit, Ryan said, "No. I think that's just one of those unfortunate things."

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips called the hit unnecessary earlier Thursday.

"Whether it was legal or not, all that stuff -- I think it's just unnecessary to hit a defensive player when he can't see you," Phillips said.

 

[Aso]

He could've blocked him high. Even when I was playing football in 6th grade I hated cut blocks.

 

[Villain]

But Brian Cushing is a faggot.

 

[ralaw]

Good. That was a dirty hit. I hate people that dive at the knees of players.........I understand the whole "ROAR! this is football......football is an instinctive game....blah, blah blah, but players should think about themselves before hitting people dirty. What type of man hits another man from the side at his knees? Bitchmode!!!