The NFL fined Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown $11,255 as a result of his brief altercation with Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the NFC Championship Game.
While Brown received financial discipline, Lattimore escaped any additional punishment. The incident occurred in the second quarter as Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was punching the ball in at the goal line to put Philly up 20-12 over the Commanders.
Washington managed to hold its ground on the ensuing two-point attempt, preventing Hurts from crossing the goal line. In the grand scheme of the game, the sequence did little to influence the outcome of the game.
The Eagles offensive firepower proved too much to handle down the stretch for the Commanders. Philadelphia dominated the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter en route to a commanding 55-23 victory.
Brown later addressed the altercation during a Twitch stream with Janky Rondo, explaining that Lattimore "engaged me first," which prompted his reaction.
Lattimore is no stranger to on-field altercations. He has a well-documented history with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, with the two having multiple high-profile clashes over the years. It seems a new rivalry is brewing now as he has changed divisions and will now face A.J. Brown twice a year.
From a financial standpoint, Brown’s fine is negligible. The veteran receiver is set to earn a $1.1 million base salary in 2024 along with $10.7 million in bonuses.
While the altercation briefly captured attention, it remains a minor footnote in what was an underwhelming performance for the Commanders.
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