This marks one strike against Fitzpatrick toward a potential one-game suspension if two more similar infractions occur. He could recover some money even if the appeal fails, provided he avoids further similar incidents for the rest of the season. However, the strike could carry into future seasons. Earlier in the same game, Fitzpatrick was fined $11,941 for a facemask on Concepcion, a standard first-time infraction. That penalty does not carry the same multi-strike implications as the hit on Concepcion. No other Jets players were fined for actions during the game.
On the Browns’ side, linebacker Carson Schwesinger was fined $14,889 for unnecessary roughness and illegal use of the helmet in a second-quarter play that went unpenalized during the 17-12 Jets victory. Schwesinger’s action came as he attempted to shed a block on Jets center Josh Myers during a first-and-10 run that resulted in an 8-yard gain by Isaiah Davis, with Denzel Ward and Grant Delpit making the tackle.
