FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is appealing his fine from the NFL for roughing the passer against Cleveland and says officials apologized after the game for calling the penalty.
Adams ranted on Twitter late Wednesday night, calling the NFL a joke for fining him $21,056 for his hit on Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter of New York’s 23-3 loss Monday night. He called the league ”a damn joke.”
On Thursday, Adams didn’t back down from those comments. He says the call bothered him because he believed it to be legal, and adds that next time, he might just tag a player on the hip and say, ”He’s it.” Adams also suggested the NFL put quarterbacks in red no-contact jerseys.
He adds that the officials went to the Jets’ coaching staff and said they made the incorrect call on that penalty.
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