NFL fines 49ers safety Malik Mustapha over Seahawks game hit
The league fined San Francisco safety Malik Mustapha $6,998 for a penalty tied to the team's Week 5 win over Seattle.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
This story is no longer being updated. It reflects reporting up to .
What happened
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha $6,998 over a hit stemming from the team's Week 5 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Why it matters
The fine adds another talking point for the 49ers before their Monday game against the Commanders. The reports describe the penalty as a point of debate over the Seahawks loss.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 4:33 PM ET: Criticism emerged that an illegal hit on Jaxon Smith-Njigba went uncalled, which could have changed the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers.
- Oct 17, 7:22 PM ET: The NFL announced a $6,998 fine for 49ers safety Malik Mustapha tied to the Week 5 victory over Seattle.
Coverage
- 49ers Defender Sends One-Word Message After NFL Punishment (heavy.com)
- NFL Announces Punishment for 49ers Defender After Hit on Seahawks Star (Erik C. Anderson)
- NFL Announces Punishment for 49ers Before Commanders Game (Yahoo Sports)
- NFL fines 49ers player for critical, missed illegal hit penalty on Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Yahoo Sports)
More from Sports
- Celtics and Pistons headline NBA's season-opening triple-header
- Titans cut tackle Jordan Elliott over undisclosed facility incident
- LeBron James debuts for 76ers against Knicks on opening night
- Ciryl Gane's coach praises Josh Hokit before UFC 334
- Real Madrid reportedly seeks $90 million from Premier League clubs
- Bears climb into top five of NFL Week 7 rankings