Keanu Neal Fined for Hit on Jordan Matthews: Latest Details and Reaction

November 18, 2016   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Keanu Neal reportedly received a $24,309 fine from the NFL on Friday for a hit on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews during last Sunday's game. 
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported the news. Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com confirmed the details of the league's punishment.
Neal delivered a crushing shot to Matthews during the fourth quarter of the Eagles' 24-15 victory. While no penalty was called in real time by the on-field officials, replays appeared to show the safety made head-to-head contact, as his helmet struck the wideout's face mask.
The 21-year-old rookie defended himself after the contest, stating he wasn't attempting to strike the Eagles star above the shoulders, per Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ Advance Media.
"I am not trying to hit the guy in the head," Neal said. "That's not me. Never in the game of football will I ever try to do that. I'm not a dirty player like that. I went for the strike zon...

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