A reader asked us last night to obtain an explanation for the NFL’s failure to fine Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers for his Turkey Joe Jones move on Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles in Week 17.
As it turns out, no explanation is needed; Ayers was fined.
Per NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, the league slapped Ayers with a $5,000 sanction for unnecessary roughness.
The hit can be seen at roughly 1:15 of the NFL.com highlight package from the Chiefs’ upset of the Broncos.