Darian Stewart, Brandon Marshall Reportedly Fined for Hits on Cam Newton

September 14, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Denver Broncos safety Darian Stewart and linebacker Brandon Marshall were reportedly fined Wednesday for hitting Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in the helmet during Denver's 21-20 season-opening win in Week 1.
ESPN's Adam Caplan reported the league fined Stewart $18,231, while Troy Renck of Denver7 ABC added that Marshall was fined $24,000. Jeff Legwold of ESPN confirmed the fines for both players.
SportsCenter tweeted a photo of Stewart's hit after his fine was reported:
Neither Stewart nor Marshall was flagged for the hit on the field, as officials appeared to miss contact to the head on both.
Per Mark Maske of the Washington Post, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said officials erred in failing to call "at least one" personal foul on high hits absorbed by the reigning league MVP.
After Carolina's loss, Newton was diplomatic about the hits and the role they played in the Panthers' falling short against Denver, according to ESPN.com's David Newton...

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