Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith was set with a steep fine for an illegal hit.
Linebacker Roquan Smith of the Baltimore Ravens has been fined a little over $16K for an illegal hip-drop tackle that resulted in an injury to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin. He was placed on injured reserve for the issue and Smith now has received his punishment for the moment.NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the news on social media.The NFL has been trying to eliminate hip-drop tackles this season so this injury was an unfortunate one.
'Godwin had reeled in 50 receptions for 576 yards and five touchdowns this season. He was on pace to break his career highs in almost every category but will likely be out for the season due to this injury.Bowles said that if Tampa Bay were to make a late playoff run, he could return. But the likelihood of it remains low.
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