When Lions Receiver Jameson Williams was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during Detroit’s Week 13 win over the Chicago Bears. Television replays immediately showed that Williams was not the only culprit in the play. Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson clearly tripped Williams intentionally as the receiver attempted to leave the Bears sideline after the play.
The NFL saw it too. And while Williams was immediately penalized for throwing the ball to Stevenson, the league ultimately decided to punish Stevenson as well.
On Saturday, the NFL fined Stevenson $19,697 for his actions. It’s subtle, but watch Stevenson’s foot as Williams starts to fall.
Williams was not fined for the penalty, which cost the Lions a successful drive in the game, which Detroit won 23-20.
This article was originally published on Lions Wire: Bears DB fined for coaxing Jameson Williams penalty in Week 13
