The officials didn’t flag Bears running back D’Andre Swift during the game Monday against the Vikings, but the NFL’s review of the tape led to the largest fine for a Bears player this season.
The league penalized Swift $22,511 on Saturday for unnecessary roughness for going helmet-first into Vikings safety Josh Metellus. On second-and-four at the Bears’ 35-yard line with 6:48 left in the second quarter, Swift took a handoff to the right and gained six yards as he led with his helmet into Metellus’ facemask.
Swift finished with 79 yards, his fourth-most this season, on 19 carries. He is 19th in the league with 821 yards rushing head into the Bears’ game Sunday against the Lions.
Here are the Bears’ biggest fines this season:
1. Swift, at Vikings, $22,511 for unnecessary roughness (leading with helmet)
2. CB Tyrique Stevenson, at Lions, $19,697 for unsportsmanlike conduct (tripping)
3. LB T.J. Edwards, at Texans, $16,883 for unnecessary roughness (hip-drop tackle)
3. DE Montez Sweat, at Colts, $16,883 for unnecessary roughness (horse-collar tackle)
3. DE Darrell Taylor, at 49ers, $16,883 for roughing the passer (blow to head/neck)
6. DE Darrell Taylor, at Commanders, $11,817 for unnecessary roughness (striking/kicking/kneeing)
6. DE Darrell Taylor, at Commanders, $11,817 for unnecessary roughness (striking/kicking/kneeing)
